There are 6 ways to get from Münster 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 Hamm to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h 31m€64–298Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Münster to Erfurt314.8 km
4h 5m€19–24Bus
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
5h 45m€28–50Train via Paderborn
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb89
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
5h€65–237Train via Göttingen
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
- Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
6h 54m€105–267Drive 314.4 km
- Drive from Münster to Erfurtcar 314.4 km
3h 47m€45–65
Münster to Erfurt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Münster to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €19 - €24 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Münster to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Münster bus stop and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Münster to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Muenster(Westf)Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Münster and Erfurt is 372 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Münster to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Münster to Erfurt, including transfers.
Münster to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Münster bus stop station.
Münster to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamm station.
The best way to get from Münster to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Münster, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamm to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–270 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Münster bus stop to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Hamm to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Münster bus stop to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Münster to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Münster to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Münster to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Erfurt is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Münster to Erfurt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Münster and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.