How to travel from Rostock to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Rostock and Erfurt is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rostock 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.

👋 Also check out ErfurtRostock if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Berlin Hbf

Take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Erfurt central train station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rostock and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Rostock to Erfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Rostock and Erfurt is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Rostock and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rostock to Erfurt is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Rostock 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 Rostock and Erfurt. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rostock and Erfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Rostock and Erfurt. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Rostock and Erfurt. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rostock and Erfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Rostock and Erfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rostock to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rostock and Erfurt. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Rostock to Erfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Rostock and Erfurt

Transport options from Rostock to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Berlin Hbf + 1 similar
4hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours504km (313 miles)
Train4h 10m
€110($110)
once a week475km (295 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€30($30)
once daily519km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€65($65)
on demand488km (303 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