Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erfurt central train station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Erfurt central train station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Erfurt central train station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Erfurt
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Erfurt?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany - BAm Urbicher Kreuz, 99099 Erfurt, Germany
- CKurt-Schumacher-Straße 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
- D
Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.
Erfurt,, Germany - E
Erfurt Bushaltestelle
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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Based on 11425 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $35
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Erfurt by bus
What is the distance between Cologne and Erfurt?
Cologne and Erfurt are 287 km (178 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Erfurt?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Willy-Brandt-Platz in Erfurt.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Erfurt was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Erfurt, as early as possible.
