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How to get fromSchmalkalden to Erfurtby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Schmalkalden to Erfurt by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Gotha, Hauptbahnhof

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    1h 40m

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Schmalkalden to Erfurtrideshare rideshare 67.8 km
    1h 20m
    €5

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus bus 447
    2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re7
    2h 30m

  4. Drive 67.8 km

    1. Drive from Schmalkalden to Erfurtcar car 67.8 km
    58 min
    €10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schmalkalden to Erfurttaxi taxi 67.8 km
    58 min
    €220–270

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  • Distance: 78 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Schmalkalden to Erfurt. However, you can take the bus to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, walk to Gotha, then take the train to Erfurt Hbf. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar operates a vehicle from Schmalkalden to Erfurt once daily. Tickets cost €5 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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