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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S-Bahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Erfurt Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Duesseldorf Central | Erfurt Hbf | Fastest | ||||
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Erfurt Hbf | No tags | ||||
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn | Train | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Erfurt Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | 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 444, 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
How much does a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Erfurt cost?
The average train ticket price from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is R 2 214. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf 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!
How long is the train trip from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
A train trip between Düsseldorf and Erfurt is around 5h 38m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 299 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Düsseldorf and Erfurt?
The number of trains from Düsseldorf to Erfurt can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Düsseldorf to Erfurt by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
When taking the train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
Trains travelling between Düsseldorf and Erfurt leave from Hbf or ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz.
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 24 Nov 2025 with a price of R 374To 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 374 to R 3 550 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 1 470, which is on 2025-11-25.
