Hamburg to Erfurt train
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Train schedule Hamburg to Erfurt
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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Erfurt
Fastest Journey
4 h 26 m
Average
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
297 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Hamburg for Erfurt every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Erfurt
 | Distance | 184 miles |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 26 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £24 (€27) |
 | Train frequency | 36 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 20 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Hamburg to Erfurt cover the 184 miles long journey taking on average 4 h 26 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 36 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £20, but the average price of train tickets is £24. Travellers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Hamburg to Erfurt
You can travel by train to Erfurt from Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £20. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Hamburg and Erfurt. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Hamburg to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 9 min
- Average Price: £21
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 33 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Hamburg to Erfurt
When taking a train from Hamburg, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg. When you arrive in Erfurt, your train can arrive in train stations including Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt Nord and Erfurt, Hbf Intercity-Hotel.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Erfurt Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S11, S21, S31
Bus lines: 2, 5, 6, 16, 17, 19, 112, X35, 31, 37
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FLX, NJ, RE, RB, IRE
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