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How to get fromFrankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurtby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    2h 15m
    €45–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305 / ...
    3h 10m
    €20–35

  3. Drive 247.4 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurtcar car 247.4 km
    2h 27m
    €35–51

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3h 30m
    €117–263

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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