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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 50
    2h 58m
    €50–240

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Erfurtrideshare rideshare 276.1 km
    3h 14m
    €10–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305
    5h 25m
    €25–41

  4. Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3h 42m
    €121–265

  5. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    3h 18m
    €54–226

  6. Train via Frankfurt am Main #2

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    3h 45m
    €54–226

  7. Drive 276.7 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Erfurtcar car 276.7 km
    2h 42m
    €40–57

  8. Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane FRA - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3h 54m
    €128–336

Mainz to Erfurt by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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