Budapest to Erfurt - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Budapest to Erfurt by train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train via Nuremberg • 9h 10m

Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf Ec / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf Ice / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 8 / ...

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Bus • 11h 50m

Take the bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Dresden central station N260
Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station N1306 / ...

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Train • 10h 2m

Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf Ec / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf Ice / ...

Train via Prague • 14h 46m

Take the train from Budapest Déli Train Station to Prague hlavní nádraží RegioJet RJ 1036 / ...
Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf Ec

Drive • 8h 7m

Drive from Budapest to Erfurt 881 km

Fly Budapest to Leipzig, train • 7h 23m

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Leipzig (LEJ) BUD - LEJ
Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Fly Budapest to Nuremberg, train • 5h 54m

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Nuremberg (NUE) BUD - NUE
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Fly Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg, train • 7h 2m

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) BUD - BER
Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf

Fly Budapest to Frankfurt, train • 7h 57m

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA) BUD - FRA
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf

Fly Budapest to Munich, train • 7h 31m

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Munich (MUC) BUD - MUC
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train to Vienna, fly to Leipzig, train • 7h 51m

Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Leipzig (LEJ) VIE - LEJ
Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

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Budapest to Erfurt by train

74 Weekly Trains

9h 10m Average Duration

€125 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Erfurt is to bus which costs 24 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Erfurt is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs 34 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft.

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Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Budapest Kelenföld bus station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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Is there a direct train between Budapest and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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How far is it from Budapest to Erfurt?

The distance between Budapest and Erfurt is 941 km. The road distance is 881 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Erfurt without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 10m and costs 49 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Budapest to Erfurt, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Budapest to Erfurt bus from?

Budapest to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

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Where do I catch the Budapest to Erfurt train from?

Budapest to Erfurt train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

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Train or bus from Budapest to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Budapest to Erfurt is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 10m and costs 49 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 24 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft and takes 11h 50m.

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Distance: 941 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest to Erfurt via Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Erfurt via Dresden central station in around 11h 50m.

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Budapest to Leipzig via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 4h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €160 - €480

Flights from Budapest to Leipzig via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: €160 - €480

Flights from Budapest to Nuremberg via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €150 - €480

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €140 - €360

Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 1h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €130 - €420

Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 48m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €130 - €420

Flights from Budapest to Munich

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €120 - €420

Flights from Vienna to Leipzig via Munich

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €240 - €650

Flights from Vienna to Leipzig via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €200 - €600

Austrian Airlines

Website: austrian.com

Flights from Budapest to Leipzig via Vienna

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €140 - €470

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg via Vienna

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €130 - €370

Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt via Vienna

Ave. Duration: 3h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €170 - €480

Flights from Budapest to Munich via Vienna

Ave. Duration: 3h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €140 - €470

Flights from Vienna to Leipzig

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: €200 - €600

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Budapest to Nuremberg

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: €40 - €390

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg

Ave. Duration: 1h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €40 - €360

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg via Zadar

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: €40 - €360

Swiss

Website: swiss.com

Flights from Budapest to Frankfurt via Zurich

Ave. Duration: 4h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €170 - €600

Wizz Air

Website: wizzair.com

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: €30 - €200

Eurowings

Website: eurowings.com

Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg via Stuttgart

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price: €120 - €380

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone: +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website: mavcsoport.hu

Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 25m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €10 - €13
Website: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en

Train from Budapest-Deli to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi

Ave. Duration: 6h 52m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: €29 - €34
Website: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en

Double-decker KISS EMU train

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InterCity train carriage

RegioJet

Phone: +420 222 222 221
Email: info@regiojet.cz
Website: regiojet.com

Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 34m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: €10 - €35
Website: https://regiojet.com/

2nd Class: €10 - €14
1st Class: €29 - €33

Train from Budapest Déli Train Station to Prague hlavní nádraží

Ave. Duration: 6h 52m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €21 - €75
Website: https://regiojet.com/

2nd Class: €21 - €30
1st Class: €71 - €74

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details

Phone: +49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website: bahn.com

Train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €80 - €90
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 8m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €41 - €46
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 5h 49m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €100 - €120
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 30 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €29 - €33
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 55m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €50 - €60
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 36m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: €50 - €60
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: €38 - €43
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

ICE 3

Sebastian Terfloth

The front lounge of an ICE 3 (2nd class)

Sebastian Terfloth

ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Andre_de Wikipedia

ICE3 2nd class seats

Man in Seat61

Intercity-Express train

Wikipedia

Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

Wikipedia

ÖBB Intercity

Phone: +43 (0)5 1717
Website: oebb.at

Train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 4h 47m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €100 - €160
Website: https://www.oebb.at/

Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 3h 26m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €35 - €60
Website: https://www.oebb.at/

Train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 8h 16m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: €140 - €220
Website: https://www.oebb.at/

OBB Intercity - 2nd class interior

ACP Rail International

Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof

Wikipedia

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone: +43 (0)5 1717
Website: oebb.at

Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf

Ave. Duration: 6h 54m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: €55 - €85
Website: http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1

Train from Muenchen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 32m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: €30 - €50
Website: http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1

2nd class open-plan saloon

The Man in Seat 61

1st class open-plan saloon.

The Man in Seat 61

1st class compartment

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.