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Erfurt - Fulda Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Erfurt to Fulda. Traveling by train from Erfurt to Fulda usually takes 3 hours, but the fastest FlixTrain train can make the trip in one hour and 20 minutes.

Distance66 mi (106 km)
Fastest train1h 20m
Lowest price$5.42
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceFlixTrain
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Erfurt to Fulda?

FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Erfurt to Fulda. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixTrain33h 1m$25.06
  • 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 3 daily trips to Fulda from Erfurt. The train usually departs from Erfurt Central Train Station in Erfurt and arrives at Bus Station in Fulda after about 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Erfurt and Fulda is approximately 66 miles, or 106 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 20 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Erfurt to Fulda tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Erfurt at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Fulda. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Fulda 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 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 Erfurt?

Main departure station: Erfurt Central Train Station

There is one train station in Erfurt.

All train stations in Erfurt:

  • Erfurt Central Train Station

Where is the train station in Fulda?

Main arrival station: Bus Station

Fulda has one train station.

All train stations in Fulda:

  • Bus Station

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