The distance between Bielefeld and Erfurt is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Erfurt by bus, 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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Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then Göttingen and then to Erfurt Hbf.
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Take the bus to Halle Central Bus Station then take the train to Erfurt Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Erfurt by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Bielefeld and Erfurt is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bielefeld and Erfurt by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Erfurt is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Erfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Erfurt. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bielefeld to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Göttingen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Regional, NordWestBahn, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio and TRI Train Rental GmbH run train services between Bielefeld and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bielefeld and Erfurt. We recommend that you drive to Erfurt. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bielefeld to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the bus to Halle Central Bus Station then take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bielefeld and Erfurt. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Erfurt is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €100($100) | hourly | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Paderborn Hbf | 4h 15m | €35($35) | every 3 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €70($70) | twice a week | 431km (268 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 30m | twice a week | 365km (227 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 45m | €42($42) | on demand | 316km (197 miles) |
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