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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Bretten is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Bretten is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt station to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Central Station and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Bretten?

The distance between Erfurt and Bretten is 417 km. The road distance is 332.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bretten without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €11 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Erfurt to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Bretten train from?

Erfurt to Bretten train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Erfurt Central Station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Bretten?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bretten is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €11 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Erfurt to Bretten train arrive?

Erfurt to Bretten train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Bretten is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Erfurt to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 830+ hotels available in Bretten.

Erfurt to Bretten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Erfurt to Bretten 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 Central Station to Karlsruhe Central StationFlx10
4h 41m
€11–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
7h 15m
€36–61
Drive 332.6 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Bretten332.6 km
3h 34m
€47–68
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
4h 53m
€45–132
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn HbfRe
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Bretten Stadtmitte
5h 1m
€61–159

Erfurt to Bretten by train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.8 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–45 and the journey takes 3h 39m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Bretten Stadtmitte via Frankfurt central train station, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 15m.

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