What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Erfurt?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Erfurt is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Erfurt?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Erfurt is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Aachen to Erfurt?

The distance between Aachen and Erfurt is 504 km. The road distance is 424.2 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Erfurt without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €90 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Erfurt?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Aachen to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Erfurt bus from?

Aachen to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Erfurt train from?

Aachen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Aachen to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Erfurt bus arrive?

Aachen to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Erfurt train arrive?

Aachen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Erfurt is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Aachen to Erfurt.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Erfurt?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Erfurt?

Book your Aachen to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

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Aachen to Erfurt - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Erfurt by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurttrain 79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
4h 30m
€91–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
7h 30m
€43–67
Drive 424.2 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Erfurtcar 424.2 km
4h 8m
€63–90
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5h 8m
€157–305
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4h 55m
€92–188
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
6h 35m
€103–222
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 28m

Aachen to Erfurt by train

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Distance: 504.3 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 30m.

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