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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €6 - €18 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Erfurt is to car train and drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €100 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Hanover to Erfurt?

The distance between Hanover and Erfurt is 243 km. The road distance is 213 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Hanover to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Erfurt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Erfurt train from?

Hanover to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Hanover to Erfurt is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Hanover to Erfurt bus arrive?

Hanover to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Hanover to Erfurt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Erfurt is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Hanover to Erfurt.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Erfurt?

Book your Hanover to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Erfurt?

Book your Hanover to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Erfurt.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Erfurt?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Erfurt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, car, or car train

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen20 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2h 57m
€32–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Erfurt216 km
3h 8m
€6–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to KasselN73
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationN69
5h 35m
€24–69
Train via Hannover Hbf
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to GoettingenRe
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
3h 40m
€50–64
Drive 213 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Erfurt213 km
2h 33m
€30–43
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen1393
2. Drive from Göttingen to Erfurt
2h 31m
€108–130

Hanover to Erfurt by train

107Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.7 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Göttingen in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Erfurt central train station via Kassel in around 5h 35m.

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