Cologne to Erfurt Trains

Cologne to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erfurt takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...

3h 47m

€69–150

Cologne to Erfurt train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:30 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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