How to travel from Kassel to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Kassel and Erfurt is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kassel 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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Train

Take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Erfurt Central Bus Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice a week
Operated by

Citylines

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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance152km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kassel and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Kassel to Erfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Kassel and Erfurt is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Kassel and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kassel to Erfurt is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kassel and Erfurt. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kassel to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bad Hersfeld. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Kassel and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Kassel and Erfurt. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kassel to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Kassel and Erfurt. Buses run twice a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kassel to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Bad Hersfeld and then to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Kassel and Erfurt. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kassel to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Kassel to Erfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Kassel and Erfurt

Transport options from Kassel to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€35($35)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf2h 25m
€35($35)
every 2 hours164km (102 miles)
Bus
2hrs
twice a week162km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€20($20)
on demand152km (94 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