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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Südbahnhof | Willy-Brandt-Platz | CheapestFastest |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt?
Frankfurt am Main
- AHedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Erfurt
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Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 120 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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.
The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £48 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-08.
