What is the best way to travel from Paderborn to Erfurt?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Erfurt from Paderborn. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Erfurt from Paderborn?
You can reach Erfurt with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 06/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m022:52PaderbornCentral Station06:26ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 22:52:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 23m023:23PaderbornCentral Station07:46ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 23:23:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 38m018:48PaderbornCentral Station22:26ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 18:48:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 11/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Paderborn to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt from Paderborn in just 3h 15m with a Bus from FlixBus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 06/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 38m018:48PaderbornCentral Station22:26ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 18:48:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m022:52PaderbornCentral Station06:26ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 22:52:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 23m023:23PaderbornCentral Station07:46ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Paderborn (Germany) at 10/12/2025 23:23:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 15m000:20PaderbornMaspernplatz Bus Stop03:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Maspernplatz Bus Stop, Paderborn (Germany) at 11/12/2025 00:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Bus from Paderborn to Erfurt
What are the most popular stations in Paderborn and Erfurt?
In Paderborn, you will usually depart from Central Station, Maspernplatz Bus Stop or Central Bus 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 Paderborn? With 2 connections between 2 Bus and Train 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 Paderborn and Erfurt, you can pay as low as £12 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Erfurt in just 3h 15m.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 Paderborn and Erfurt are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Paderborn 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 Bad Lippspringe or to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and look at flights from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, 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 Paderborn to Erfurt?
The most popular companies between Paderborn and Erfurt, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. 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 Paderborn to Erfurt
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Erfurt
How can I reach Erfurt from Paderborn?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Erfurt from Paderborn.
How far is Erfurt from Paderborn?
The distance between Paderborn and Erfurt is 177.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Paderborn 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 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 30 kgs, and a flight 44 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Paderborn to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Paderborn 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 3h 15m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Paderborn and to Erfurt
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Paderborn and to Erfurt. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
