How much does a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main cost?

The average train ticket price from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main is R 928. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?

A train trip between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main is around 2h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 192 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main?

The number of trains from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?

When taking the train from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

Train Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main from R 157 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express	Train	18:05	Erfurt Hbf	5h 25m	23:30	Frankfurt Süd	Cheapest
	Train	20:19	Erfurt Hbf	3h 13m	23:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	18:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 47m	22:05	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express	Train	18:05	Erfurt Hbf	5h 25m	23:30	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
	Train	18:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 23m	21:41	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	18:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 47m	22:05	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	18:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 23m	21:41	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	18:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 47m	22:05	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:21	Willy-Brandt-Platz	2h 51m	16:12	Südbahnhof	CheapestFastest
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:22	Erfurt Hbf	4h 49m	11:11	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:35	Erfurt Hbf	5h 15m	12:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 20m	09:38	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:22	Erfurt Hbf	4h 49m	11:11	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:35	Erfurt Hbf	5h 15m	12:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 20m	09:38	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:22	Erfurt Hbf	4h 49m	11:11	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:25	Erfurt Hbf	4h 19m	11:44	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	13:21	Willy-Brandt-Platz	2h 51m	16:12	Südbahnhof	Fastest
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:09	Erfurt Hbf	4h 51m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:35	Erfurt Hbf	5h 15m	12:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	12:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 21m	15:39	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:09	Erfurt Hbf	4h 51m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:35	Erfurt Hbf	5h 15m	12:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	12:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 21m	15:39	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Regionalbahn + Regional-Express	Train	19:18	Erfurt Hbf	4h 4m	23:22	Frankfurt Süd	Cheapest
	Train	13:21	Willy-Brandt-Platz	2h 12m	15:33	Südbahnhof	Fastest
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:22	Erfurt Hbf	4h 39m	11:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:05	Erfurt Hbf	4h 45m	11:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 20m	09:38	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:22	Erfurt Hbf	4h 39m	11:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	07:05	Erfurt Hbf	4h 45m	11:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	3h 20m	09:38	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:21	Willy-Brandt-Platz	2h 12m	15:33	Südbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	13:30	Erfurt Hbf	2h 9m	15:39	Frankfurt Süd	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 41m	08:59	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	06:25	Erfurt Hbf	4h 20m	10:45	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 18m	08:36	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 41m	08:59	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	06:25	Erfurt Hbf	4h 20m	10:45	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 18m	08:36	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:21	Willy-Brandt-Platz	2h 12m	15:33	Südbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	13:30	Erfurt Hbf	2h 9m	15:39	Frankfurt Süd	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 41m	08:59	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	06:25	Erfurt Hbf	4h 20m	10:45	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 18m	08:36	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 41m	08:59	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	06:25	Erfurt Hbf	4h 20m	10:45	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	Train	06:18	Erfurt Hbf	2h 18m	08:36	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:14 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

192 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 306 - R 1 895	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 206 - R 2 946	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 210 - R 546	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511 307 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Erfurt

A - Willy-Brandt-Platz

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Südbahnhof

B - Frankfurt Airport

Frequently asked questions on the trip Erfurt - Frankfurt am Main

How much does a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main cost?
The average train ticket price from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main is R 928. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?
A train trip between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main is around 2h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 192 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main?
The number of trains from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?
When taking the train from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 313

13/11

R 376

Today

R 1 467

15/11

R 450

16/11

R 964

17/11

R 838

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No data

19/11

R 262

The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 262

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

You can expect to pay from R 262 to R 2 916 for a train ticket from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 262, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.