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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €15 - €21 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Erfurt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Essen to Erfurt?

The distance between Essen and Erfurt is 401 km. The road distance is 336.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €70 - €310.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbf takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen to Erfurt bus from?

Essen to Erfurt bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Erfurt train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Essen to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Erfurt bus arrive?

Essen to Erfurt bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Erfurt train arrive?

Essen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Erfurt is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Essen to Erfurt.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Erfurt?

Book your Essen to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Erfurt?

Book your Essen to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Erfurt.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Erfurt?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Erfurt - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h
€70–310
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Erfurtrideshare 336.6 km
4h 9m
€15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
6h 7m
€29–56
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5h 35m
€148–431
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
6h 13m
Drive 336.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Erfurtcar 336.1 km
3h 35m
€48–69
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
5h 19m
€145–389

Essen to Erfurt by train

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Distance: 401.5 km
Duration: 4h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–310 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Erfurt central train station via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 6h 7m.

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