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Trip Summary
There are 38 daily trains from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt. Traveling by train from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt usually takes around 3 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Distance | 106 mi (170 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 6m |
Lowest price | £20.16 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt?
2 train services operate from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 35 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 35 | 3h 40m | £51.80 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 33m | £25.29 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt start from £20, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herzberg (Elster) leaves from Fermerswalde and one other station. And in Erfurt trains arrive at Vieselbach .
From Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erfurt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erfurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Herzberg (Elster) to Erfurt tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Herzberg (Elster) at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 38 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Erfurt to Herzberg (Elster).
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city centre, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via coach or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable coach trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herzberg (Elster)?
Main departure station: Fermerswalde
There are two stations in Herzberg (Elster) where you can board the train to Erfurt.
All train stations in Herzberg (Elster):
Fermerswalde
Herzberg(Elster)
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main arrival station: Vieselbach
There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Herzberg (Elster) will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Erfurt:
Train stations in Erfurt:
Vieselbach
Stotternheim
Erfurt Central Train Station
Kühnhausen
Erfurt Nord
Erfurt-Gispersleben
Erfurt-Bischleben
Erfurt Ost
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