How to travel from Bamberg to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Erfurt is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 43min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bamberg to Erfurt by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration43min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Erfurt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 43min.

The distance between Bamberg and Erfurt is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from Bamberg and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Erfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Erfurt. It typically takes around 43min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bamberg and Erfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 43min.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bamberg and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 43min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bamberg and Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 43min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 43min.

The closest major airport to Erfurt is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Erfurt. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Erfurt. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Erfurt

Transport options from Bamberg to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
43min
€40($40)
hourly128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€23($23)
on demand169km (105 miles)

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Airports near Erfurt

The following major airports near Erfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Erfurt
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Erfurt
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Erfurt