There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
1h 16m€28–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kassel to Erfurt141.4 km
2h 17m€7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
2h 10m€12–19Drive 139 km
- Drive from Kassel to Erfurtcar 139 km
1h 50m€21–30
Kassel to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Erfurt is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €28 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kassel and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Kassel and Erfurt is 155 km. The road distance is 139 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €28 - €60.
The train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kassel to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Erfurt is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kassel to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Kassel to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Erfurt is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kassel to Erfurt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kassel and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.