How to travel from Flensburg to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Erfurt is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Erfurt by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Flensburg and Erfurt is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Flensburg and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Erfurt is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Erfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Erfurt. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn and Danish Railways run train services between Flensburg and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Flensburg and Erfurt. We recommend that you drive to Erfurt. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Flensburg and Erfurt. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Flensburg to Erfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Erfurt

Transport options from Flensburg to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
€410($410)
hourly1,006km (625 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
€250($250)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 1 similar
5h 50m
€155($155)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Train5h 55m
€165($165)
hourly743km (461 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€73($73)
on demand550km (342 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