There are 8 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
2h 13m€114–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305
3h 30m€22–40Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2h 38m€45–210Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Erfurt255 km
2h 25mDrive 255 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erfurtcar 255 km
2h 25m€37–53Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2h 30m€126–304Train via Frankfurt
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3h 1m€47–220Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
3h 18m€46–209
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia is to fly and train which takes 2h 13m and costs €110 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Thuringia is 358 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €210.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 38m. LEO Express also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
Flights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Schedules at
- laenderbahn.com
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Thuringia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Thuringia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.