There are 6 ways to get from Prague to Erfurt by train, bus, 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 via Dresden
best- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 5m€62–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train stationbus N69 / ...
5h 35m€30–55Drive 303.2 km
- Drive from Prague to Erfurtcar 303.2 km
3h 23m€47–68Bus via Dresden
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
5h 55m€31–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)train Re
- Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
6h 39m€61–105Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
6h 49m€90–170
Prague to Erfurt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Erfurt is to bus via Dresden which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Erfurt central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Prague and Erfurt is 419 km. The road distance is 303.2 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Erfurt without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Prague to Erfurt, including transfers.
Prague to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Erfurt train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Erfurt is to train via Dresden which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Erfurt, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Erfurt Hbf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Website
- leoexpress.com
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- leoexpress.com
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- leoexpress.com
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Dresden Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- transdev.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Prague to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Prague to Erfurt train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Erfurt is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Prague to Erfurt.
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