There are 4 ways to get from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
1h 26m€33–117Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Magdeburg to Erfurt158.5 km
2h 37m€9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Hallebus N67 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
1h 45m€24–46Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Magdeburg to Erfurtcar 156.9 km
1h 52m€23–34
Magdeburg to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Erfurt is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €30 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Magdeburg and Erfurt is 177 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €30 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Magdeburg to Erfurt, including transfers.
Magdeburg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Erfurt is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Magdeburg to Erfurt.
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What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Magdeburg central bus station to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Magdeburg to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Magdeburg and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.