The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
9
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 £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 9 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Erfurt every day 8 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 13 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 17 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.
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ICE 1557
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ICE 994Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
Omio 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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 192 km
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£31 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m 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.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 994 | On time 07:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 09:26 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 07:20 Frankfurt South station | 2h06 | 09:26 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RB 29247 · ICE 1557 | On time 07:51 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h47 | 10:38 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1557 | On time 08:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h20 | 10:38 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 09:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 11:26 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 09:20 Frankfurt South station | 2h06 | 11:26 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h36 | 12:38 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h20 | 12:38 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 798 | On time 11:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 13:26 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Zur Buchscheer
- Döner & Pizza Land
- Carisma
- Pizzeria la Locanda
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- The italian
- Imbiss Zum "Hans Worscht"
- B'mine Frankfurt Airport
- Moxy Frankfurt Airport
- Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
- McDonald's
- Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht
- Pizzeria Vulcano
- Bagdad Döner
- Hotel Lindeneck
- Pension Feldschlößchen
- Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht
- Gartenlokal An der Lache
- Zur Schuhleiste
- Bachstelze
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