Cologne to Erfurt Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erfurt Hbf takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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.

4h 19m
Duration: 435 km
Distance: €94
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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3h 57m

€65–339

Cologne to Erfurt Hbf train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Erfurt Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Erfurt Hbf at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:18 PM → 11:41 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:18 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:19 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:19 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:19 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:19 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:27 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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