How to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt

There are 2 options to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:

Taking a train costs $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 3 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h.

The Stuttgart to Erfurt distance is around 172 miles (278 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Erfurt is:

• 3 buses a day.
• 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and 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 Stuttgart to Erfurt:

• Trains mostly leave from Stuttgart Hbf and tend to arrive in Erfurt Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Stuttgart to Erfurt:

• Travel with FlixBus for buses to Erfurt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Stuttgart to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
• Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB | Railjet can take you to Erfurt by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Stuttgart to Erfurt for $11 (€10).

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

• You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Erfurt with.
• You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

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 trip.