What is the distance between Hamburg and Erfurt?

The distance separating Hamburg and Erfurt is 183 miles (295 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Erfurt?

If you're headed to Erfurt from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Hamburg to Erfurt from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Erfurt on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 45m	8:35pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 10m	1:40am	Erfurt central train station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Erfurt

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $67	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $265	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $39	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Erfurt?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Erfurt

A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
B
Am Urbicher Kreuz
Am Urbicher Kreuz, 99099 Erfurt, Germany
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C
Erfurt (Hbf)
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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D
Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.
Erfurt,, Germany
E
Erfurt Bushaltestelle
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4, 99084 Erfurt, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,393 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Erfurt by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$45

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$48

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11/23

$60

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Erfurt was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $93 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-23.