The average train between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Erfurt takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rothenburg ob der Tauber is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Steinach and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg ob der Tauber station and arriving at Erfurt station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Steinach station.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Bayern GmbH.
The distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Erfurt is 188.2 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Erfurt Hbf via Steinach and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 49m.