The average train between Regensburg and Erfurt takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Regensburg 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 hourly between Regensburg and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Regensburg is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Regensburg to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Regensburg station and arriving at Erfurt station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Regensburg to Erfurt train services, operated by agilis, depart from Regensburg Hbf station.
Regensburg to Erfurt train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Regensburg to Erfurt train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Regensburg and Erfurt is 231.3 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Regensburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 2h 25m.