Cologne to Erfurt Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erfurt Hbf takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Erfurt Hbf. 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 41m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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

€70–151

Cologne to Erfurt Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erfurt Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Erfurt Hbf at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:34 PM → 12:27 AM
Arrives next day
3h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 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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Frequently asked questions

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