The cheapest and fastest trains from Erfurt to Berlin
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Berlin will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Erfurt for Berlin on Sat, Nov 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Erfurt to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Berlin trains for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1008 | On time 7:11 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h34 | 9:45 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | On time 7:28 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h45 | 10:13 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | On time 8:28 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h37 | 11:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 9:11 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h30 | 11:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 9:28 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h45 | 12:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h44 | 5:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h56 | 5:40 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Erfurt to Berlin
Trains from Erfurt to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Erfurt to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Erfurt and Berlin from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Trains from Erfurt to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Erfurt Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Erfurt to Berlin
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
- McDonald's
- Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht
- Pizzeria Vulcano
- Bagdad Döner
- Hotel Lindeneck
- Pension Feldschlößchen
- Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht
- Gartenlokal An der Lache
- Zur Schuhleiste
- Bachstelze
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Atrium
- Fero´s Pizzeria
- Zum Bohnsdorfer Eck
- Steakhaus Montero
- Meininger Berlin Airport
- Hotel & Restaurant Plovdiv
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Papa Grill
- Bahar Restaurant
- Haupt Grill
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Kuno 15
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Sardegna A Tavola Im Waldhaus
- Il Porto
- Preußisches Landwirtshaus
- Alecsa Hotel am Olympiastadion
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