The average train between Erfurt and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Erfurt and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Rothenburg ob der Tauber at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 51m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Erfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Steinach station.
Book your Erfurt to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Bayern GmbH.
The distance between Erfurt and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 188.2 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Würzburg Hbf and Steinach in around 4h 1m.