How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 119 miles (192 km)

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$39

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$29

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM3h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
02:10PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM3h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:45AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:58AM2h09
Frankfurt South station
12:07PMErfurt Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:58PM2h09
Frankfurt South station
04:07PMErfurt Hbf
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:03PM2h12
Frankfurt South station
06:15PMErfurt Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM4h15
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
02:10PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:40AM3h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
04:45AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM3h30
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
04:45AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt costing on average $16 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is approximately 119 miles (192 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Erfurt by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Leipzig, Munich, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.
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