How to travel from Wolfsburg to Erfurt, Germany

The distance between Wolfsburg and Erfurt is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wolfsburg 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 ErfurtWolfsburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to S Spandau Bhf and then to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Braunschweig Hbf then take the train to Herzberg am Harz then Nordhausen and then to Erfurt Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Erfurt.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolfsburg and Erfurt

There are several options for getting from Wolfsburg to Erfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Wolfsburg and Erfurt is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Wolfsburg and Erfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolfsburg to Erfurt is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Erfurt. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolfsburg to Erfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S Spandau Bhf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, FlixTrain, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Wolfsburg and Erfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolfsburg and Erfurt. We recommend that you drive to Erfurt. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolfsburg to Erfurt. We recommend that you take the train to S Spandau Bhf and then to Erfurt Hbf. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Wolfsburg and Erfurt. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolfsburg to Erfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolfsburg and Erfurt

Transport options from Wolfsburg to Erfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€105($105)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Train via Magdeburg Hbf3h 35m
every 3 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
€41($41)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€42($42)
on demand249km (155 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