There are 4 ways to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf by train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
3h 38m€80–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Erfurt332.3 km
4h 39m€16–19Drive 330.7 km
- Drive from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbfcar 330.7 km
3h 13m€49–70Train via Würzburg
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
5h 40m€41–71
Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf is to rideshare which costs €16 - €19 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Erfurt Hbf is 440 km. The road distance is 330.7 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €80 - €160.
The train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Stuttgart to Erfurt Hbf.
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What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Erfurt Hbf, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Stuttgart to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 1054+ hotels available in Erfurt Hbf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Erfurt Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





