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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Erfurt Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
| Duesseldorf Central | Erfurt Hbf | Fastest | |||||
 | Hbf | Willy-Brandt-Platz | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Erfurt Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Duesseldorf Central | Erfurt Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just R 380, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Erfurt?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Erfurt by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Erfurt start from R 342. The average price for this train route is around R 2 139. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is 5h 12m, covering a distance of 299 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Erfurt route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 23:53.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Erfurt was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 371To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Erfurt as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 371 to R 2 652 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 371, which is on 2025-12-31.
