Trains tickets from Salzburg to Erfurt

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 18 June at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: 18 June at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 June at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: 18 June at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 June at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: 18 June at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 June at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: 18 June at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 June at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: 18 June at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Regionalbahn + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salzburg to Erfurt

Average priceUS$41 - US$55Average duration14h 50m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average priceUS$34 - US$122Average duration4h 24m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salzburg to Erfurt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 24mAverage duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salzburg to Erfurt: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$47
Average train trip duration4h 24m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure06:12
Distance236 miles
Latest train departure23:08

Salzburg to Erfurt Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salzburg - Erfurt

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Erfurt cost?

    The average train ticket price from Salzburg to Erfurt is US$47. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Erfurt is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Salzburg to Erfurt?

    A train trip between Salzburg and Erfurt is around 4h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 23m. This is the time it takes to travel the 238 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Salzburg and Erfurt?

    The number of trains from Salzburg to Erfurt can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Salzburg to Erfurt by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Salzburg to Erfurt?

    Trains travelling between Salzburg and Erfurt leave from Hbf or P+R Süd and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salzburg to Erfurt was searched and found on 18 Jun 2025 with a price of US$71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salzburg to Erfurt as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$166 for a train ticket from Salzburg to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71, which is on 2025-06-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Salzburg and Erfurt is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Erfurt.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Erfurt, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Salzburg and Erfurt, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Salzburg to Erfurt.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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