The average train between Heilbronn and Erfurt takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Heilbronn 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 once daily between Heilbronn and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 1:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 35m • 2 changes

3h 35m • 2 changes

3h 35m • 2 changes

3h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn to Erfurt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Erfurt station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Heilbronn to Erfurt train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Erfurt train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Heilbronn to Erfurt train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heilbronn and Erfurt is 241.9 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 4h 4m.