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Cologne to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erfurt takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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 35m
Duration
434 km
Distance
€93
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
3h 45m
€77–350

Cologne to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 433.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 45m.

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