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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Berlin will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 33 trains from Erfurt to Berlin, including 32 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
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Trains from Erfurt to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Erfurt to Berlin.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 698 | Delayed 5:07 AM 6:07 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h59 | 7:06 AM 7:06 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1506 | Delayed 4:11 PM 4:46 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 5:45 PM 5:45 PMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 5:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 | Delayed 4:36 PM 5:32 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 7:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 | Delayed 4:57 PM 5:46 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 6:31 PM 6:31 PMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 7:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h48 | 8:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h15 | 8:27 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1504 | Delayed 5:48 PM 6:46 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 8:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 7:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 278 | Delayed 6:35 PM 7:32 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 9:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1002 | Delayed 6:50 PM 7:46 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 10:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 9:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 702 | On time 8:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 10:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1502 | On time 8:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 10:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 | On time 9:32 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 9:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 274 | On time 11:33 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 1:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
ICE 606 | On time 5:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 806 | On time 6:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h00 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 936 | On time 7:10 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 8:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 8:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 10:24 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 378 | On time 9:32 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 11:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 9:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 10:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1602 | On time 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 12:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 376 | On time 11:32 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 1:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 11:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 2:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 1:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h18 | 2:27 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | On time 12:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 | On time 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 2:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | On time 1:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 1:32 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 3:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 1:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h18 | 4:27 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1508 | On time 2:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h38 | 4:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 3:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 372 | On time 3:32 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 5:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 3:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h18 | 6:27 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 6:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Renowned collection of 19th-century European painting, including Caspar David Friedrich, in a grand museum on Kulturforum.
One of Europe’s leading contemporary art museums, known for major 20th-century works and a Mies van der Rohe building.
UNESCO-listed museum district with monumental architecture, top collections, and scenic riverfront walks in central Berlin.
Berlin’s largest inner-city park, ideal for walks, cycling, lakeside breaks, and major landmarks like the Victory Column.
Historic boulevard lined with grand buildings, museums, and universities, perfect for architecture lovers and central walks.
Curried ketchup over sliced pork sausage, usually with fries. A postwar Berlin street food icon found at snack stands across the city.
A Berlin minced pork patty seasoned with marjoram and caraway, traditionally served in a bread roll with mustard from market stalls.
Berlin-style pickled herring, often served with onions and potatoes. It reflects the city's long tradition of simple northern fish dishes.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Marco Müller, focused on highly refined German cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and elegant service.
Historic traditional restaurant serving Berlin and Bavarian dishes in a lively beer hall setting near Alexanderplatz.
Classic Berlin tavern known for Eisbein, schnitzel, and regional beer. Wood-paneled rooms give it an old-school local atmosphere.
Moderate for Europe: hostels and budget eats are reasonable, but hotels in central areas can be pricey. Transit is good value for visitors.
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Most Erfurt to Berlin trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Erfurt and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erfurt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Erfurt-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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