Getting to Erfurt
Erfurt is easily accessible by train, plane or automobile.
Erfurt by Plane
To reach Erfurt by air from Europe, fly into the Erfurt-Bindersleben Flughafen (3 miles from the city center). Ryanair has regular flights from London Stanstead.
Alternatively, you can fly into the Frankfurt international airport and take the train to Erfurt (the train station is conveniently located in the airport). To find the lowest online airfare to Germany, try a QIXO search.
Erfurt by Train
All of Germany's Die Bahn train lines (ICE, IC and EC) have stops in Erfurt. The ICE (Inter-City Express) train is the fastest and best, and will take you from Frankfurt to Erfurt in about two hours.
Erfurt's train station is about 15 minutes' walk or a short taxi ride from the city center.
Die Bahn's Query Page is the best site for train schedules and Rail Europe is the best site to buy tickets and passes for travel throughout Germany or Europe.
Erfurt by Car
To reach Erfurt by car, use the A4 autobahn that runs from Frankfurt/Main to Dresden. Exit at Erfurt-Ost and follow the signs to the Innenstadt. You can also use the A71, the B4 or the B7. Be sure to ask your hotel about the parking situation before you arrive.
