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Trip Summary
There are 35 daily trains from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth. Traveling by train from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth usually takes around 4 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 3 hours and 32 minutes.
Distance | 86 mi (139 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 32m |
Lowest price | £20.73 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £41 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £21 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £34 one-way
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth?
There are 3 train lines with service from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 20 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 43m | £47.04 |
Deutsche Bahn | 20 | 5h 0m | £52.12 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 28 | 4h 56m | £50.32 |
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 Bad Salzdetfurth start from £34, and on average cost . Daily there are 28 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bad Salzdetfurth. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim and 3 other stations. And in Bad Salzdetfurth trains arrive at Groß Düngen and 2 other train stations.
From Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 56 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bad Salzdetfurth faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Erfurt and Bad Salzdetfurth is approximately 86 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 32 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Erfurt to Bad Salzdetfurth on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 00:00 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 35 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 Bad Salzdetfurth 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: Stotternheim
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Erfurt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Stotternheim
Kühnhausen
Erfurt-Gispersleben
Vieselbach
Where is the train station in Bad Salzdetfurth?
Main arrival station: Groß Düngen
There are more train stations and stops in Bad Salzdetfurth than most cities. Most trains from Erfurt will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Bad Salzdetfurth:
Train stations in Bad Salzdetfurth:
Groß Düngen
Bodenburg
Wesseln
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