Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Showing times and prices for 03 Aug

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

1 h 35 m

Average duration

1 h 35 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

236 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Erfurt Hbf every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:571h48
    Berlin Hbf
    9:45Erfurt Hbf
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1105
    18:371h35
    Berlin Hbf
    20:12Erfurt Hbf
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 905 · 80876
    23:285h27
    Berlin Hbf
    4:55Erfurt Hbf
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1603
    17:361h36
    Berlin Hbf
    19:12Erfurt Hbf
    £271One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 935
    17:051h43
    Berlin Hbf
    18:48Erfurt Hbf
    £281One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 236 km

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Coach

£35

Average Price

£27

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Cheapest

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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Live departures

Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 609
On time
22:58 Berlin Hbf
2h20
1:18 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · 24205 · 24101 · 74609
On time
23:32 Berlin Hbf
7h17
6:49 Erfurt Hbf		3 changes
Monday 3 August
Deutsche BahnICE 1501
Delayed
5:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
5:16 5:16Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1003
Delayed
6:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
6:14 6:14Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 750
On time
7:06 Berlin Hbf
1h42
8:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1503
On time
7:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
9:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain7:57 Berlin Hbf
1h48
9:45 Erfurt Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1005
On time
8:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
10:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 837
On time
9:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
10:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1505
On time
9:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
11:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 91
On time
9:55 Berlin Hbf
2h02
11:57 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1007
On time
10:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
12:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 839
On time
11:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
12:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1507
On time
11:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
13:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1009
On time
12:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
14:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 931
On time
13:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
14:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1509
On time
13:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
15:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1205
On time
13:56 Berlin Hbf
2h01
15:57 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1101
On time
14:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
16:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 933
On time
15:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
16:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1601
On time
15:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
17:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain15:57 Berlin Hbf
1h48
17:45 Erfurt Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1103
On time
16:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
18:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 935
On time
17:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
18:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1603
On time
17:36 Berlin Hbf
1h36
19:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1105
On time
18:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
20:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 937
On time
19:05 Berlin Hbf
1h43
20:48 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1605
On time
19:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
21:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 805
On time
19:53 Berlin Hbf
1h39
21:32 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1107
On time
20:37 Berlin Hbf
1h35
22:12 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 699
On time
21:27 Berlin Hbf
2h10
23:37 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 609
On time
22:29 Berlin Hbf
2h04
0:33 Erfurt Hbf		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 1h 36m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
236 km
Average train duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 36m
First train
4:36
Last train
22:52
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£13
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
£23
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FlixTrain GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
£22
FlixTrain GmbH frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£47
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erfurt Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The train journey from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf covers a distance of 236 km and takes approximately 1h 36m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is 236 km.
The first train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf leaves at 4:36.
The last train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf departs at 22:52.
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is moderately scenic, featuring a mix of urban landscapes, picturesque countryside, and small towns as it traverses through the heart of Germany.
Yes, a day trip from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 36m and trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 236 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf

Most Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Berlin
Arrival train stations in Erfurt
Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, GermanyWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre

Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · £3 · every ~6 min
U5 · 8m · £3 · every ~25 min
BusN40, 142 · 12m · £2 · every ~8 min
170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · £0.90
TramM8 · 13m · £3 · every ~12 min

Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services

Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.

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