How to get from Berlin to Erfurt
- 237 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 47m
- 28 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 47m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€27
Cheapest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Erfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 237 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
237 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Reading date not recorded | 2h 47m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€27Reading date not recorded2h 47m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Erfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin central → Erfurt centralbus
FlixBus·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Berlin to Erfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€135October 2026
€128Departures from Berlin to Erfurt
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:57 and the last at 16:56.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 05:57 | 16:56 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin central-Erfurt centralBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-HauptbahnhofBook →Airport shuttle busHauptbahnhof-Erfurt-Weimar AirportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Erfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin central to Erfurt central, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Erfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Erfurt?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Erfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:57 and the last at 16:56, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Erfurt?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 05:57 and 16:56.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Erfurt leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Erfurt from Berlin?
About 237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Erfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Erfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Berlin to Erfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Erfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026