How to travel from Erfurt to Baden-Baden, Germany

The distance between Erfurt and Baden-Baden is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Erfurt to Baden-Baden by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Baden-Baden

There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Baden-Baden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Erfurt and Baden-Baden is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Erfurt and Baden-Baden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Baden-Baden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Baden-Baden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Baden-Baden. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Baden-Baden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and TGV inOui run train services between Erfurt and Baden-Baden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Erfurt and Baden-Baden. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Erfurt to Baden-Baden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd and Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Erfurt and Baden-Baden. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Baden-Baden. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Baden-Baden is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden. Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Erfurt and Baden-Baden. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Baden-Baden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Baden-Baden

Transport options from Erfurt to Baden-Baden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€230($230)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€305($305)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€115($115)
hourly421km (262 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€18($18)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€57($57)
on demand428km (266 miles)

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Airports near Baden-Baden

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

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Baden-Baden
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
146km (90 miles) from Baden-Baden