How to travel from Berlin to Erfurt

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Travel Information to Erfurt from Berlin

distanceDistance147 miles (237 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$18 - $24
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 1 h 41 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 1 h 41 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 147 miles (237 km) to Erfurt from Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Erfurt.

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from Berlin to Erfurt

How to get from Berlin to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrain
03:37PM1h41
Berlin Südkreuz station
05:18PMErfurt Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain
03:37PM1h41
Berlin Südkreuz station
05:18PMErfurt Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain
03:37PM1h41
Berlin Südkreuz station
05:18PMErfurt Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
03:28PM1h50
Berlin Hbf
05:18PMErfurt Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
03:17PM2h01
Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
05:18PMErfurt Hbf
$161One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:00AM1h45
Berlin Hbf
10:45AMErfurt Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:10PM4h30
Berlin
01:40AMErfurt
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn will get you to Erfurt from Berlin at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel to Erfurt from Berlin. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Erfurt

      FAQs: Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Erfurt.
      FAQs

      You can get between Berlin and Erfurt 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Erfurt from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Erfurt:

      Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $24 (€21).

      The fastest way from Berlin to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 41 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 45 min of travel time.

      The Berlin to Erfurt distance is around 147 miles (237 km).

      The average frequency per day from Berlin to Erfurt is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • Around 2 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Berlin to Erfurt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Erfurt:

      • Buses mostly leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and tend to arrive in EF, Erfurt bus stop near the railway station.
      • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.

      The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Erfurt:

      • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can get you to Erfurt by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Berlin to Erfurt for $12 (€10) on Omio.
      • Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet can get you to Erfurt by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Berlin to Erfurt for $19 (€16) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Erfurt with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Erfurt with FlixBus.
      • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet.

      Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Erfurt? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Erfurt usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Paris or Munich. If you're looking to explore Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Paris or Munich from Erfurt, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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