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.
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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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Erfurt Hbf.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Erfurt Hbf.
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Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Erfurt central train station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 55m | €210($210) | hourly | 525km (326 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €105($105) | hourly | 383km (238 miles) |
Train via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof | 4h 45m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 394km (245 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | €30($30) | once daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €42($42) | on demand | 316km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Erfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.