The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 37 trains that leave Nuremberg Hbf for Erfurt Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 90810:47 PM1h14Nuremberg Hbf12:01 AMErfurt Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
ICE 5026:05 PM1h18Nuremberg Hbf7:23 PMErfurt Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
ICE 15009:36 PM1h08Nuremberg Hbf10:44 PMErfurt Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
ICE 7009:05 PM1h33Nuremberg Hbf10:38 PMErfurt Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
ICE 9041:24 AM1h26Nuremberg Hbf2:50 AMErfurt Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
ICE 11028:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf9:44 AMErfurt Hbf$1151One-way0 transfers
ICE 16029:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf10:44 AMErfurt Hbf$1021One-way0 transfers
ICE 110010:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf11:44 AMErfurt Hbf$1021One-way0 transfers
ICE 160011:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf12:44 PMErfurt Hbf$1021One-way0 transfers
ICE 100812:36 PM1h08Nuremberg Hbf1:44 PMErfurt Hbf$1151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Erfurt Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 904 | Delayed 11:44 PM 1:15 AMNuremberg Hbf | 1h35 | 12:53 AM 12:53 AMErfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
ICE 604 | On time 5:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h46 | 7:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4900 | 6:11 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h52 | 8:03 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1104 | On time 6:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 7:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 7:04 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 8:21 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 7:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 8:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | On time 8:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 9:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4904 | 8:11 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h52 | 10:03 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 8:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 9:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 9:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h16 | 10:21 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1602 | On time 9:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 10:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 | On time 10:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 11:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4908 | 10:11 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h52 | 12:03 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 10:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 11:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | On time 11:04 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 12:21 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 | On time 11:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 12:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | On time 12:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 1:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1206 | On time 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h32 | 2:00 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 12:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 1:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1508 | On time 1:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 2:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 2:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 3:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4916 | 2:11 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h52 | 4:03 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 2:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 3:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 706 | On time 3:04 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 4:21 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1506 | On time 3:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 4:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 4:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 5:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 90 | On time 4:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h34 | 6:00 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 | On time 4:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 5:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1504 | On time 5:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 6:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 6:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 7:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4924 | 6:11 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h52 | 8:03 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1002 | On time 6:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 7:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 500 | On time 8:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 9:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 8:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 9:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 700 | On time 9:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h33 | 10:38 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1500 | On time 9:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 10:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 908 | On time 10:47 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h14 | 12:01 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:36 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Nuremberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erfurt Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuremberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
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