The distance between Regensburg and Erfurt is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Regensburg 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 Nuernberg Hbf and then to Erfurt Hbf.
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Take the bus to Hof Hbf and then to Erfurt Central Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Regensburg to Erfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Regensburg and Erfurt is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Regensburg and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Regensburg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Regensburg and Erfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Regensburg and Erfurt. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Regensburg and Erfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Regensburg and Erfurt. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Regensburg and Erfurt. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Regensburg to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hof Hbf. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus-de, FlixBus and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Regensburg and Erfurt. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Regensburg to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Regensburg and Erfurt. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Regensburg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Nuernberg Hbf + 2 similar | 2h 15m | €90($90) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
Train | 2h 30m | €75($75) | twice daily | 295km (183 miles) |
Train via Saalfeld(Saale) | 4h 40m | €50($50) | once daily | 350km (218 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €42($42) | on demand | 313km (195 miles) |
Erfurter Bahn
Radina VIP
The following major airports near Erfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.