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Alte Synagoge
Museum inside the former Great Synagogue showing medieval Jewish history and the Erfurt Treasure in a compact historic setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 27 trains from Nuremberg to Erfurt, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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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Trains from Nuremberg to Erfurt run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nuremberg to Erfurt.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt trains for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 904 · 80920 | Delayed 0:24 1:24Nuremberg Hbf | 3h29 | 4:53 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
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S1 · 58254 · 3768 | 3:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h56 | 7:21 Erfurt Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1104 | On time 6:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 7:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 7:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 8:21 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 7:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 8:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 602 | On time 8:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 9:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 8:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 9:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 9:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h16 | 10:21 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1602 | On time 9:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 10:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 600 | On time 10:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 11:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 10:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 11:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 800 | On time 11:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 12:21 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1600 | Delayed 10:38 11:36Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 12:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:55 Nürnberg, ZOB | 8h12 | 20:07 Erfurt Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 508 | On time 12:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 13:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 12:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 13:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1508 | On time 13:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 14:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 14:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 15:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 14:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 15:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 706 | On time 15:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 16:21 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1506 | On time 15:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 16:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 16:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 17:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1004 | On time 16:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 17:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1504 | On time 17:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 18:05 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 19:23 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1002 | On time 18:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h08 | 19:44 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 702 | On time 19:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 1h17 | 20:21 Erfurt Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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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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Most Nuremberg to Erfurt trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Erfurt-Bischleben. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Erfurt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen 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: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben 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: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Vieselbach is 7 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Vieselbach 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: Arcug Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Vieselbach. ATMs are available at Vieselbach.
Ticket office support is available at Vieselbach. Information desks are available at Vieselbach.
Luggage storage is available at Vieselbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vieselbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vieselbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vieselbach.
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