- Distance: 401.5 km
- Duration: 4h
The train between Essen and Erfurt takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 8:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Essen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Erfurt is 285 km. The road distance is 336 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 4h.
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