What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster is to drive which takes 2h and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Bad Elster, Badstraße via Chemnitz central bus station and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Adorf(Vogtl) via Gera Sued. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

The distance between Erfurt and Bad Elster is 181 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Bad Elster without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Bad Elster bus from?

Erfurt to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Bad Elster train from?

Erfurt to Bad Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Erfurt to Bad Elster bus arrive?

Erfurt to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Erfurt to Bad Elster train arrive?

Erfurt to Bad Elster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gera Süd station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Bad Elster?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Bad Elster is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Erfurt to Bad Elster.

Where can I stay near Bad Elster?

There are 685+ hotels available in Bad Elster.

Erfurt to Bad Elster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Erfurt to Bad Elster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gera Sued to Adorf(Vogtl)train Rb
4h 33m
€34–99
Drive 145.5 km
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1. Drive from Erfurt to Bad Elstercar 145.5 km
2h
€22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Plauen station Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
6h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gera Sued to Plauen(Vogtl) Mittetrain Rb
3. Take the bus from Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
5h 12m

Erfurt to Bad Elster by train and bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.4 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Bad Elster, Germany?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Gera Sued, Adorf(Vogtl), and Adorf, Bahnhof in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Chemnitz central bus station, Plauen station Mitte, and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte in around 6h 5m.

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