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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Rothenberg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Rothenberg is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Frankfurt central train station, Heidelberg, Betriebshof and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Hirschhorn, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Rothenberg?

The distance between Erfurt and Rothenberg is 386 km. The road distance is 295.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Rothenberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €70 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Erfurt to Rothenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Rothenberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Rothenberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Rothenberg?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Rothenberg is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Erfurt to Rothenberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erfurt to Rothenberg train arrive?

Erfurt to Rothenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Rothenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Rothenberg is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Erfurt to Rothenberg.

Where can I stay near Rothenberg?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
5h 22m
€71–286
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
7h 54m
€32–52
Drive 295.9 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Rothenbergcar 295.9 km
3h 32m
€43–61
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
7h 21m
€75–182

Erfurt to Rothenberg by train and bus

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Distance: 386.2 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Rothenberg, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Frankfurt central train station, Heidelberg Pre Waypoint, Heidelberg, Betriebshof, Neckargemünd, Stadttor, Neckargemünd, Altstadt, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof in around 7h 54m.

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