How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

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Travel Information between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt

Distance118 miles (191 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$10 - $16
Cheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 2 h 7 min
Fastest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 2 h 7 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 118 miles (191 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.

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

Cheapest

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

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 992
10:20AM2h06
Frankfurt South station
12:26PMErfurt Hbf
$531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 994
08:20AM2h06
Frankfurt South station
10:26AMErfurt Hbf
$481One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 992
10:09AM2h17
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
12:26PMErfurt Hbf
$591One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 994
08:09AM2h17
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
10:26AMErfurt Hbf
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:40AM3h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
04:45AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM3h30
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
04:45AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
$201One-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 travel options between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt is a train with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).

The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 7 min.

There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 5 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 118 miles (191 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Frankfurt am Main 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 when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Erfurt Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:

  • FlixBus can take you to Erfurt by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt for $16 (€14).
  • Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can get you to Erfurt by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt for $10 (€9) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 6 direct buses a day to Erfurt with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Österreichische Bundesbahnen with 6 direct trains per day.

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 route.

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