Stuttgart to Erfurt train
Cheap train tickets from Stuttgart to Erfurt
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Train schedule from Stuttgart to Erfurt
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Fastest train times from Stuttgart to Erfurt
Fastest Journey
3 h 35 m
Average
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
278 km
Of the 36 trains that leave Stuttgart for Erfurt every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Erfurt
 | Distance | 172 miles (278 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 47 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $37 (€34) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Stuttgart to Erfurt cover the 172 miles (278 km) long route taking on average 3 h 47 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $37 (€34), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Erfurt trains
You can travel by train to Erfurt from Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Stuttgart to Erfurt. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Stuttgart to Erfurt train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 5 h 52 min
- Average Price: $33
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Stuttgart to Erfurt
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Stuttgart Hbf, located approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the city center of Stuttgart. The most popular arrival train station in Erfurt, called Erfurt Hbf, is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S60
Bus lines: 40, 42, 44, N2, N3, N4, N10, SEV1, X1
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX10, IRE 1, RE, RB
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