How to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt

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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 30m
£14
£15
2
Train
2h 17m
£13
£17
34
Car
2h 30m
£10
£18
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You can reach Erfurt with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £13
Saturday
from £10
Sunday
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £14
Thursday
from £18

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    02:29
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    05:18
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 36m
    0
    21:02
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    23:38
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 17m
    0
    20:09
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    22:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:10
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    11:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    13:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £19
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:20
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    11:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    15:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:10
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:40
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:40
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:10
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:00
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    06:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:20
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    15:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:00
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?

You can get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 2h 17m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 17m
Saturday
from 2h 30m
Sunday
Monday
from 2h 30m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 3h 30m
Thursday
from 2h 50m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 17m
    0
    20:09
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    22:26
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 36m
    0
    21:02
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    23:38
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    02:29
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    05:18
    Erfurt
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    11:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    13:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    18:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £19
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:20
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    12:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    15:40
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £23
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:10
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:40
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:40
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    04:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    07:00
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    09:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:10
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    06:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    09:20
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:00
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    01:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    04:45
    Erfurt
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    16:30
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    15:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    18:00
    Erfurt
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt

What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt?

In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport or Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, while in Erfurt you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 5 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt, you can pay as low as £10 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Erfurt in just 2h 17m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt are BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelsterbach or to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Erfurt-Weimar Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?

The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt, are BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt

How can I reach Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport.

How far is Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt is 203.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Erfurt?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 50 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?

You can get to Erfurt with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erfurt?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Erfurt in just 2h 17m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Erfurt

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Erfurt. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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