The average train between Erfurt and Cheb takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Cheb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Erfurt and Cheb. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Cheb at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Cheb station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Erfurt to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Marktredwitz station.
Book your Erfurt to Cheb train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and agilis.
The distance between Erfurt and Cheb is 137.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Cheb via Nürnberg Hbf and Marktredwitz in around 3h 54m.