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4.6Travel Information to Erfurt from Cologne
 Distance | 177 miles (285 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $25 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 3 h 33 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 3 h 33 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 177 miles (285 km) by bus or train between Cologne and Erfurt. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Erfurt.
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How to get from Cologne to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Erfurt
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 Cologne to Erfurt.
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Erfurt including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Erfurt is a train with an average price of $20 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€23) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 55 min.
The Cologne to Erfurt distance is around 177 miles (285 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Erfurt is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Erfurt as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Erfurt:
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Erfurt:
- FlixBus or Wupsi can get you to Erfurt by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Cologne to Erfurt for $25 (€23) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can take you to Erfurt by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Erfurt for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Erfurt.
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