- Must visit
Alte Synagoge
Museum inside the former Great Synagogue showing medieval Jewish history and the Erfurt Treasure in a compact historic setting.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 57 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Erfurt every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
ICE 590
ICE 1659
ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 908
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ICE 932
ICE 930
ICE 838
ICE 9591
ICE 834Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 192 km
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£28 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 19 · ICE 590 | Delayed 20:46 21:45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h42 | 0:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 590 | On time 22:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 0:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
ICE 2596 | On time 6:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 8:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4251 · ICE 934 | On time 6:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h32 | 9:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523 · ICE 934 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 9:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 934 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 9:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1555 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h38 | 9:40 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1555 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h21 | 9:40 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2594 | On time 7:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 10:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 7:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h10 | 10:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2594 | On time 8:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 10:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 527 · ICE 932 | On time 8:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 11:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 932 | On time 9:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 11:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1557 | On time 9:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h21 | 11:40 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2592 | On time 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 12:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 9:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h09 | 12:07 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2592 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 12:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 621 · ICE 930 | On time 10:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 13:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1559 | On time 10:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h56 | 13:41 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
15517 · ICE 1559+ 24325 | 10:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 13:41 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 930 | On time 11:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 13:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1559 | On time 11:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 13:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2590 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 14:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 11:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h09 | 14:07 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2590 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 14:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4259 · ICE 838 | On time 12:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h32 | 15:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 625 · ICE 838 | On time 12:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 15:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h56 | 15:41 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
15521 · ICE 1651+ 24331 | 12:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 15:41 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 838 | On time 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 15:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1651 | On time 13:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 15:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2588 | On time 13:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 16:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 13:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h09 | 16:07 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2588 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 16:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 629 · ICE 9591 | On time 14:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 17:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1653 | On time 14:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h56 | 17:41 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
15525 · ICE 1653+ 24337 | 14:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 17:41 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9591 | On time 15:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 17:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1653 | On time 15:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 17:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 596 | On time 15:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 18:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 596 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 18:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 723 · ICE 834 | On time 16:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 19:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 834 | On time 17:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 19:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1655 | On time 17:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h39 | 19:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1655 | On time 17:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 19:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2584 | On time 17:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 20:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 17:58 Frankfurt South station | 2h09 | 20:07 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2584 | On time 18:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 20:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4265 · ICE 832 | On time 18:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h32 | 21:08 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1657 | On time 18:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h56 | 21:41 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
15533 · ICE 1657+ 24357 | 18:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 21:41 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 832 | On time 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h06 | 21:08 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1657 | On time 19:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 21:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 592 | On time 19:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 22:27 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 908 | On time 20:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h21 | 23:23 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 592 | On time 20:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 22:27 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1659 | On time 21:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 23:41 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Erfurt — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Erfurt trip today.
Museum inside the former Great Synagogue showing medieval Jewish history and the Erfurt Treasure in a compact historic setting.
Art museum in a Baroque palace with changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art in elegant historic rooms.
City museum covering Erfurt’s development through artefacts, models and exhibitions in a grand former civic building.
Historic square framed by the cathedral and Severikirche. It hosts major events and offers one of Erfurt’s classic city views.
Broad citadel plateau and parkland with walking paths, bastions and excellent views over Erfurt’s old town and church towers.
The city’s central square and shopping area, surrounded by historic buildings and ideal for people-watching in the old town.
Thuringian grilled sausage seasoned with marjoram and caraway, traditionally charcoal-grilled and served with mustard; a defining Erfurt street food.
Hearty dumplings made from raw and cooked potatoes, a classic Sunday side in Thuringia, especially with roasts and rich gravies.
Slow-cooked beef roulade filled with bacon, onions, mustard and gherkin, commonly served with dumplings and red cabbage in local inns.
Elegant restaurant in the historic centre offering refined German and Thuringian cooking in a calm, polished dining room.
Traditional restaurant in the Krämerbrücke area serving Thuringian classics, especially bratwurst and dumplings, in a historic setting.
Long-established brewery pub with house beers and hearty regional food in a lively, rustic atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Berlin or Munich, while public transport and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Round up in cafés and taxis, and tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tell the server the total when paying rather than leaving coins on the table.
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Erfurt Hbf -> Domplatz, Erfurt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Erfurt Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Erfurt Nord. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Erfurt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Erfurt Nord is 2 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht, Pizzeria Vulcano, Bagdad Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Nord. ATMs are available at Erfurt Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Nord. Information desks are available at Erfurt Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Nord.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindeneck, Pension Feldschlößchen.
Erfurt Ost is 4 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht, Gartenlokal An der Lache
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Ost. ATMs are available at Erfurt Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Ost. Information desks are available at Erfurt Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Ost.
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