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How to get fromErfurt to Hamburgby train, night train, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Erfurt to Hamburg by train, night train, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3h 59m
    €100–450

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Hamburgrideshare rideshare 355.5 km
    4h 33m
    €18–23

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingentrain train Re1 / ...
    2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    5h 11m
    €57–153

  4. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane FRA - HAM
    5h 14m
    €127–394

  5. Drive 356.5 km

    1. Drive from Erfurt to Hamburgcar car 356.5 km
    3h 47m
    €51–74

  6. Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane NUE - HAM
    4h 55m
    €140–427

  7. Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane LEJ - HAM
    5h 42m
    €163–430

Erfurt to Hamburg by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–450 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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