How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt

distanceDistance118 miles (191 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 2 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 2 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 118 miles (191 km) by train or bus to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar 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.

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train

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

FlixTrain
09:12AM2h08
Frankfurt South station
11:20AMErfurt Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain
09:12AM2h08
Frankfurt South station
11:20AMErfurt Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain
09:12AM2h08
Frankfurt South station
11:20AMErfurt Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:14AM2h17
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:31AMErfurt Hbf
$211One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:15AM2h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:30PMErfurt Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:14AM2h12
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
08:26AMErfurt Hbf
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:25AM3h45
Frankfurt am Main
02:10PMErfurt
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55AM4h15
Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
02:10PMErfurt
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:10AM3h35
Frankfurt am Main
09:45AMErfurt
$211One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:

      A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $17 (€15) from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.

      The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 2 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Erfurt by bus takes 2 h 58 min on average.

      The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is approximately 118 miles (191 km).

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

      • Around 4 buses per day.
      • 4 trains a 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 from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:

      • Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Erfurt at EF, Erfurt bus stop near the railway station.

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

      • BlaBlaCar or 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 $17 (€15).
      • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Erfurt by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt for $9 (€8).

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

      • Direct bus available with FlixBus 3 direct buses per day.
      • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 4 direct trains 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.

      Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Paris or Munich. 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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