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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Willy-Brandt-Platz | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Harburg | Willy-Brandt-Platz | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Willy-Brandt-Platz | No tags | ||||
| Train | Harburg | Willy-Brandt-Platz | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Erfurt
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 405, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Erfurt?
Hamburg
- AHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Erfurt?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Erfurt start from R 746. The average price for this train route is around R 1 693. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Erfurt?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Erfurt is 4h 26m, covering a distance of 296 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Erfurt route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Erfurt?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Erfurt departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:24.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Erfurt?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Erfurt?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Erfurt was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 742To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Erfurt as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 742 to R 2 811 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 742, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
