How to travel from Erfurt to Koblenz, Germany

The distance between Erfurt and Koblenz is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out KoblenzErfurt if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Koblenz Hbf.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Coblenz central train station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Koblenz.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Erfurt and Koblenz

There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Koblenz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Erfurt and Koblenz is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Erfurt and Koblenz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Koblenz is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Koblenz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Koblenz. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Erfurt to Koblenz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex and vlexx run train services between Erfurt and Koblenz. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Koblenz. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Erfurt to Koblenz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Erfurt and Koblenz. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs 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 Koblenz. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Koblenz Hbf. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Koblenz is Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Koblenz. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Koblenz. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Koblenz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Erfurt and Koblenz

Transport options from Erfurt to Koblenz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 60m
€210($210)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€105($105)
every 2 hours383km (238 miles)
Train via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof4h 50m
€75($75)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€30($30)
once daily398km (247 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€42($42)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Koblenz

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

HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Koblenz
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Koblenz
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Koblenz