Trains tickets from Dresden to Erfurt

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TodayMay 19
from $34
TomorrowMay 20
from $18
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Erfurt.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $50Average Duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$40 - $70Average Duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $29Average Duration2h 20m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dresden to Erfurt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dresden to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration3h 2m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure1:07pm
Distance118 miles (189 km)
Latest train departure9:09pm

Dresden to Erfurt Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/17
$18
05/18
$39
Today
$42
05/20
$37
05/21
No data
05/22
No data
05/23
$17
05/24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Erfurt was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Erfurt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $146 for a train ticket from Dresden to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-05-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Dresden to Erfurt is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Erfurt, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Dresden and Erfurt, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Dresden to Erfurt while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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