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Trip Summary
123 trains operate daily from Remscheid to Erfurt. The train trip from Remscheid to Erfurt is usually about 6 hours and 38 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 167 mi (269 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 45m |
| Lowest price | £20.37 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Remscheid to Erfurt?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Remscheid to Erfurt. However, there are 123 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 123 | 6h 38m | £82.52 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Remscheid to Erfurt start from £20, and on average cost . Daily there are 123 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Remscheid leaves from Remscheid-Lüttringhausen and one other station. And in Erfurt trains arrive at Stotternheim and 3 other train stations.
From Remscheid to Erfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 38 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 4 hours and 45 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 239 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erfurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Remscheid and Erfurt is approximately 167 miles, or 269 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Remscheid to Erfurt tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Remscheid at 00:00 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 123 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 Remscheid.
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 Remscheid?
Main departure station: Remscheid-Lüttringhausen
There are two stations in Remscheid where you can board the train to Erfurt.
All train stations in Remscheid:
Remscheid-Lüttringhausen
Robert-Schumacher-Straße
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main arrival station: Stotternheim
There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Remscheid will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Erfurt:
Train stations in Erfurt:
Stotternheim
Vieselbach
Erfurt-Bischleben
Kühnhausen
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