There are 6 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
best- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
3h 53m€65–280Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Erfurt329.6 km
3h 40m€12–19Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train stationbus N3205
5h 44m€30–55Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
4h 3m€63–276Bus via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
5h 49m€30–50Drive 330 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Erfurtcar 330 km
3h 1m€48–69
Heidelberg to Erfurt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €70.
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 356 km. The road distance is 330 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €280.
The train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €65–280 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- 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 Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Heidelberg to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Erfurt is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Erfurt.
Book your Heidelberg to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Heidelberg to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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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.