The distance between Hanover and Erfurt is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanover to Erfurt by train, bus 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 Göttingen and then to Erfurt Hbf.
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Take the bus to Erfurt Central Bus Station.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Hanover to Erfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Hanover and Erfurt is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hanover and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hanover to Erfurt is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Erfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Erfurt. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hanover to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göttingen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Regional and metronom run train services between Hanover and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanover and Erfurt. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hanover and Erfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4h 30m.
Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hanover and Erfurt. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Göttingen and then to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 2h 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 Hanover and Erfurt. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €65($65) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
Train via Nörten-Hardenberg | 2h 50m | €34($34) | hourly | 251km (156 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | twice a week | 330km (205 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 30m | €33($33) | on demand | 248km (154 miles) |
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The following major airports near Erfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.