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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Eisenach to Erfurt?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Eisenach to Erfurt.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$8.53 | Avg. Price$7.64 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration0h 55m | Duration0h 22m |
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Eisenach to Erfurt per day. The average train journey from Eisenach to Erfurt takes 23 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 23m |
| Lowest price | $4.15 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Eisenach to Erfurt?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Eisenach to Erfurt. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 0h 24m | $7.41 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Erfurt from Eisenach. The train usually departs from Train Station in Eisenach and arrives at Erfurt Central Train Station in Erfurt after about 0 hours and 24 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Eisenach to Erfurt
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Eisenach to Erfurt on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Eisenach at 6:00pm and arrives in Erfurt within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Erfurt with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Erfurt to Eisenach.
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 center, 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 bus 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 bus trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Eisenach?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Eisenach.
All train stations in Eisenach:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main arrival station: Erfurt Central Train Station
Erfurt has one train station.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Erfurt Central Train Station
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