How to get from Erfurt to Berlin
- 237 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 18m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€28
Cheapest
4h 25m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Erfurt to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m 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
Erfurt to Berlin: 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.
- 1Erfurt central → Berlin centralbus
FlixBus·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Erfurt to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Erfurt to Berlin
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:13 and the last at 19:09.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 08:13 | 19:09 |
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Erfurt to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Erfurt central to Berlin central, about 4h 25m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Erfurt to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Erfurt to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:13 and the last at 19:09, from Erfurt central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Erfurt to Berlin?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 08:13 and 19:09.
Which station does the bus from Erfurt to Berlin leave from?
Erfurt central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Erfurt?
About 237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Erfurt to Berlin 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 Erfurt to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Erfurt to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Berlin?
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