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How to get fromMannheim to Erfurtby train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mannheim to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    3h
    €50–100

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Mannheim to Erfurtrideshare rideshare 321.9 km
    3h 37m
    €15–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305 / ...
    4h 41m
    €29–45

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3h 40m
    €119–207

  5. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    3h 48m
    €52–146

  6. Drive  321.4 km

    1. Drive from Mannheim to Erfurtcar car 321.4 km
    3h
    €60–87

Mannheim to Erfurt by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.2 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Erfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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