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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Bad Elster to Erlau. The train trip from Bad Elster to Erlau is usually about 3 hours and 32 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 59 mi (95 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 35m |
| Lowest price | £21.21 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bad Elster to Erlau?
2 train services operate from Bad Elster to Erlau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 2h 39m | £21.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 53m | £21.21 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bad Elster to Erlau start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erlau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bad Elster leaves from Sohl and one other station. And in Erlau trains arrive at Schweikershain and one other train station.
From Bad Elster to Erlau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erlau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 35 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 12 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erlau.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Bad Elster to Erlau 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bad Elster at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 4 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 Erlau to Bad Elster.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bad Elster?
Main departure station: Sohl
There are two stations in Bad Elster where you can board the train to Erlau.
All train stations in Bad Elster:
Sohl
Train Station
Where is the train station in Erlau?
Main arrival station: Schweikershain
Erlau receives travelers from Bad Elster at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Erlau:
Schweikershain
Erlau(Sachs)
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