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Trip Summary
You can pick from 51 daily train trips between Erfurt and Balingen. The average train journey from Erfurt to Balingen takes 11 hours and 25 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 30m |
| Lowest price | £65.78 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Balingen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Erfurt to Balingen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 43 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 11h 49m | £93.58 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 43 | 11h 24m | £92.81 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 11h 19m | £84.60 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Balingen start from £85, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Balingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Erfurt Ost and one other station. And in Balingen trains arrive at Frommern and one other train station.
From Erfurt to Balingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Balingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Erfurt and Balingen is approximately 211 miles, or 340 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 30 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Erfurt to Balingen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 17:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 51 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 Balingen to Erfurt.
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 Erfurt?
Main departure station: Vieselbach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Erfurt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Vieselbach
Erfurt-Gispersleben
Kühnhausen
Stotternheim
Erfurt Ost
Erfurt-Bischleben
Where is the train station in Balingen?
Main arrival station: Engstlatt
Balingen receives travelers from Erfurt at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Balingen:
Engstlatt
Frommern
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