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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Harz is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Harz is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Harz?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt to Harz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Walkenried Bahnhof and Braunlage, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Harz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Drei Annen Hohne via Nordhausen Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Harz?

The distance between Erfurt and Harz is 224 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Harz without a car is to train and line 264 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Erfurt to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Harz bus from?

Erfurt to Harz bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Harz train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Harz?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Harz is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Erfurt to Harz bus arrive?

Erfurt to Harz bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Nordhausen, Bahnhofsplatz station.

Where does the Erfurt to Harz train arrive?

Erfurt to Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nordhausen station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Harz is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Erfurt to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 4495+ hotels available in Harz.

Erfurt to Harz - 5 ways to travel via train, line 264 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Erfurt to Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 264 bus
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re4
3. Take the bus from Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtorbus 264
4h 3m
€40–104
Drive 111.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Erfurt to Harzcar 111.9 km
1h 52m
€16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausen, Bahnhofsplatzbus Re56
6h 51m
€18–25
Train, line 470 bus
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausentrain Re55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Walkenried Bahnhof to Braunlage, ZOBbus 470
5h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausentrain Re55 / ...
2. Take the train from Nordhausen Nord to Drei Annen Hohnetrain Rb
5h 12m

Erfurt to Harz by train and bus

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Distance: 224.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

DB Bus operates a bus from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausen, Bahnhofsplatz 3 times a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Nordhausen, Nordhausen Nord, Drei Annen Hohne, and Drei Annen Hohne, Bahnhof in around 5h 12m.

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