There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt by 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.
Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3h 39m€55–173Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Erfurt329.6 km
3h 40m€13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train stationbus N3205
5h 44m€30–50Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
3h 53m€60–130Drive 330 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Erfurtcar 330 km
3h 1m€62–90
Heidelberg to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Erfurt is 342 km. The road distance is 330 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Heidelberg to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Erfurt is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Erfurt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.