What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo is to bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Lemgo?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Lemgo. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Lemgo, Finanzamt via BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld, Jahnplatz and B.S-Schötmar, Schloßstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Lemgo?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Lemgo. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Lemgo, Bahnhof via Altenbeken and Lage, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Lemgo?

The distance between Erfurt and Lemgo is 288 km. The road distance is 232 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Lemgo without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Lemgo?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Erfurt to Lemgo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Lemgo bus from?

Erfurt to Lemgo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Lemgo train from?

Erfurt to Lemgo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Lemgo?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Lemgo is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Erfurt to Lemgo bus arrive?

Erfurt to Lemgo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Lemgo train arrive?

Erfurt to Lemgo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Lemgo?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Lemgo is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Erfurt to Lemgo.

Where can I stay near Lemgo?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Lemgo.

Erfurt to Lemgo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Erfurt to Lemgo by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenbeken51
4h 9m
€64–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN69
7h 30m
€21–30
Drive 232 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Lemgo232 km
3h 19m
€33–48
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to GöttingenRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to AltenbekenRb85
5h 51m
€44–63

Erfurt to Lemgo by train

24Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Lemgo, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenbeken 3 times a day. Tickets cost €47–53 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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