What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses for the journey to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
You can get to Erfurt with just $17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus4h 15m09:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport2:10 PMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 30m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:45 AMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus4h 15m09:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport2:10 PMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/29/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 7m03:09 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:16 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 3:09:00 AM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2026 6:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 16m09:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station1:57 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 9:41:00 PM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 1:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m08:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:21 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 8:41:00 PM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 12:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 34m06:47 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station10:21 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 6:47:00 AM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2026 10:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 34m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 30m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport4:45 AMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/2/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 3h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus4h 15m09:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport2:10 PMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 30m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:45 AMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus4h 15m09:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport2:10 PMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 3/29/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 7m03:09 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:16 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 3:09:00 AM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2026 6:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 34m06:47 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station10:21 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 6:47:00 AM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/1/2026 10:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m08:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:21 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 8:41:00 PM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 12:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 16m09:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station1:57 AMErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/1/2026 9:41:00 PM to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 1:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 16m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 30m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport4:45 AMErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 4/2/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 4/2/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt?
In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport or Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, while in Erfurt you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 2 connections between 3 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt, you can pay as low as $17 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Erfurt in just 3h 7m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelsterbach or to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Erfurt-Weimar Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt
How can I reach Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport.
How far is Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt is 126.7 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 50 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt with just $17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Erfurt in just 3h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Erfurt
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