How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Erfurt?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Erfurt start at $17. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Berlin to Erfurt?

The average train trip from Berlin to Erfurt takes 1h 41m and covers 232 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Erfurt route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Erfurt?

The earliest train from Berlin to Erfurt departs at 6:36am. The latest train departs at 9:27pm.

What is the best train operator from Berlin to Erfurt?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Erfurt?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Erfurt?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Erfurt?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Erfurt from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	7:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	Cheapest
12:36pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	2:12pm	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
11:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	1:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
12:36pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	2:12pm	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
1:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	3:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on January 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 43m	2:48pm	Erfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	9:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
3:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
	9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	11:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	6h 25m	11:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
	6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:05pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 43m	8:48pm	Erfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
3:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
4:04pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1h 41m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:05pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 43m	8:48pm	Erfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
3:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
4:04pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1h 41m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:36pm	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	9:12pm	Erfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	11:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
3:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	5:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	Cheapest
6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	Fastest
11:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	1:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
12:04pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1h 41m	1:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Erfurt on February 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:36am	Berlin Hbf	1h 36m	8:12am	Erfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	7:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	9:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	8h 25m	1:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
	6:29am	Berlin Hbf	2h 4m	8:33am	Erfurt Hbf	No tags
	11:57am	Hauptbahnhof	1h 48m	1:45pm	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Erfurt

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

1h 41mAverage Duration

232 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $109	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $243	Average Duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $56	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Erfurt?

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Erfurt

A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

DE train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Erfurt by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Erfurt?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Erfurt start at $17. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Berlin to Erfurt?
The average train trip from Berlin to Erfurt takes 1h 41m and covers 232 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Erfurt route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Erfurt?
The earliest train from Berlin to Erfurt departs at 6:36am. The latest train departs at 9:27pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Erfurt?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Erfurt?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Erfurt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Erfurt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01-28

$44

01-29

$35

Today

$47

01-31

$31

02-01

$53

02-02

$33

02-03

$57

02-04

$26

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Erfurt was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $240 for a train ticket from Berlin to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2026-02-04.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.