How to Travel from
Cologne to Erfurt
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Erfurt
Composite routes from Cologne to Erfurt
Cheapest
3 h 15 min
Car
366 km.
from $20
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
4 h 42 min
284 km.
from $102.17
Route Navigator Cologne - Erfurt
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 284 м
61 km 284 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 185 м
185 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 78 м
78 km 78 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau
Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 10 km 507 м
10 km 507 м
Keep left onto Gießener Ring and take A 485 toward Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg
Gießener Ring, Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg, A 485, 6 km 673 м
6 km 673 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod
Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod, B 49, 182 м
182 м
Turn slight right onto Grünberger Straße
Grünberger Straße, 8 km 718 м
8 km 718 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg
Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg, A 5, 2 km 969 м
2 km 969 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda, 22 km 503 м
22 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda, A 5, 41 km 278 м
41 km 278 м
Keep right and take B 454 toward Kirchheim, Niederaula
Kirchheim, Niederaula, B 454, 144 м
144 м
Keep left toward A 4, A 7
A 4, A 7, 1 km 628 м
1 km 628 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld, A 4, 78 km 638 м
78 km 638 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Sättelstädt, Bad Liebenstein, Ruhla
Sättelstädt, Bad Liebenstein, Ruhla, B 7, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
Turn right onto L 2120
110 м
110 м
Turn left onto L 3007 and drive toward Gotha, Mechterstädt
Gotha, Mechterstädt, 14 km 463 м
14 km 463 м
Turn right onto Zeppelinstraße
Zeppelinstraße, 1 km 258 м
1 km 258 м
Turn left onto Reinhardsbrunner Straße
Reinhardsbrunner Straße, 169 м
169 м
Turn sharp right onto Uelleber Straße
Uelleber Straße, 207 м
207 м
Turn left onto Parkstraße
Parkstraße, 3 km 48 м
3 km 48 м
Turn slight right onto Weimarer Straße
Weimarer Straße, 18 km 668 м
18 km 668 м
Continue onto Binderslebener Landstraße
Binderslebener Landstraße, 4 km 826 м
4 km 826 м
Keep right
43 м
43 м
Turn right onto Blumenstraße
Blumenstraße, 1 km 732 м
1 km 732 м
Keep right onto Schlüterstraße
Schlüterstraße, 1 km 676 м
1 km 676 м
Turn right onto Franckestraße
Franckestraße, 91 м
91 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.07–$69.97
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Erfurt?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 4h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Erfurt?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Erfurt?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Erfurt?
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.
How far is it from Cologne to Erfurt?
The distance between Cologne and Erfurt is 478 km. The road distance is 367.5 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Erfurt without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Erfurt without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 42m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Erfurt?
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cologne to Erfurt, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Erfurt bus from?
Cologne to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Erfurt train from?
Cologne to Erfurt train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Erfurt?
The best way to get from Cologne to Erfurt is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 42m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 6h 48m.
Where does the Cologne to Erfurt bus arrive?
Cologne to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Erfurt?
It is currently 12:44 at both, Cologne and Erfurt.
Where does the Cologne to Erfurt train arrive?
Cologne to Erfurt train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Erfurt?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Erfurt is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cologne to Erfurt.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Erfurt?
Book your Cologne to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Erfurt?
There are 951+ hotels available in Erfurt. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Erfurt?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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