There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2h 26m€45–200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Erfurt225.7 km
3h 4m€10–19Bus
- Take the bus from Paderborn to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
3h 15m€18–35Train via Göttingen
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
- Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1 / ...
4h 20m€86–231Drive 225.8 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Erfurtcar 225.8 km
2h 41m€33–47
Paderborn to Erfurt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Erfurt is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €45 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paderborn and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Paderborn and Erfurt is 260 km. The road distance is 225.8 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €45 - €200.
The train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Paderborn to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.
Paderborn to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Erfurt is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- 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
- €30–55
- 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 Paderborn to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paderborn to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paderborn to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Paderborn to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Erfurt is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Paderborn to Erfurt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paderborn and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.