Amsterdam to Erfurt train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Erfurt

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€38

Average price

€69

Fastest journey

7 h 38 m

Average duration

9 h 9 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

451 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Erfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Erfurt will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Amsterdam for Erfurt on Sat, Jul 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 451 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 38 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 11 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
07:24PM11h04
Amsterdam
06:28AMErfurt
381One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:08AM7h38
Amsterdam
04:46PMErfurt
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:00AM8h45
Amsterdam
03:45PMErfurt
1001One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 450 km

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Bus

€103

Average price

€40

Average price

Cheapest

7h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 9m

Average total duration

9h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Erfurt

NetherlandsNetherlands
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Amsterdam to Erfurt run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22
Distance
450 km
Average train duration
7h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€38
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
6h 32m
First train
00:12
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and Intercity trains Amsterdam to Erfurt

Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and Intercity trains will get you to Erfurt from Amsterdam from €33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Amsterdam to Erfurt. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Amsterdam to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 39 min
  • Cheapest Price: €33

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