How to travel from Koblenz to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Koblenz and Erfurt is around 316km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Koblenz to Erfurt 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 and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koblenz and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Koblenz to Erfurt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Koblenz and Erfurt is around 316km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Koblenz and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koblenz to Erfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Koblenz and Erfurt, 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 Koblenz and Erfurt. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koblenz to Erfurt. 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, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, vlexx and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Koblenz and Erfurt. 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 Koblenz and Erfurt. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Koblenz to Erfurt. 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 5h 10m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Koblenz and Erfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koblenz to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 2h 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 Koblenz and Erfurt. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koblenz to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Koblenz and Erfurt

Transport options from Koblenz to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€210($210)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€105($105)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Train via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof4h 45m
€75($75)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€30($30)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€42($42)
on demand316km (197 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