There are 4 ways to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
3h 18m€50–218Drive 257.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerlandcar 257.7 km
2h 33m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Sebnitz Busbahnhofbus 261
6h 13mTrain via Apolda
- Take the train from Apolda to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain Drf
6h 3m
Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Saxon Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Mittelndorf Gasthaus via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Sebnitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Erfurt and Saxon Switzerland is 281 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland, including transfers.
Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.
Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Saxon Switzerland, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 54m. LEO Express also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Mittelndorf Gasthaus via Dresden central station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Sebnitz Busbahnhof in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Apolda to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 03501 792-160
- [email protected]
- Website
- ovps.de
Bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Sebnitz Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- OVPS Regionalverkehr
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More Questions & Answers
Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Erfurt to Saxon Switzerland.
There are 1600+ hotels available in Saxon Switzerland.