What is the distance between Nuremberg and Erfurt?

The distance between Nuremberg and Erfurt is around 171 km (106 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nuremberg to Erfurt?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bahnhofstraße, 11, in Nuremberg, and end it at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt.

Bus Nuremberg to Erfurt from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h	1:15pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	2:10pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 50m	2:00am	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	10:30am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h	1:15pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 5m	2:10pm	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	10:30am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h	1:15pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h	1:15pm	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 50m	2:00am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 50m	2:00am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 50m	2:00am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	10h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Erfurt

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

171 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $151	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $236	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $41	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,315 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11315 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43

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Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Erfurt?

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Stops in Erfurt

A - Willy-Brandt-Platz

B - Am Urbicher Kreuz

C - Erfurt (Hbf)

D - Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.

E - Erfurt Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nuremberg to Erfurt by bus

What is the distance between Nuremberg and Erfurt?
The distance between Nuremberg and Erfurt is around 171 km (106 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nuremberg to Erfurt?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bahnhofstraße, 11, in Nuremberg, and end it at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$58

11-14

$72

Today

$68

11-16

$72

11-17

$53

11-18

$48

11-19

$46

11-20

$46

The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nuremberg to Erfurt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $120 for a bus ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-20.