Explore Erfurt to Arnstadt by train

Thinking about travelling from Erfurt to Arnstadt by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Erfurt and Arnstadt

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €5.85, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Erfurt and Arnstadt

If you are taking the train from Erfurt to Arnstadt, you will have 71 trains each day (with a departure every 13 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:02. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:17. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:09, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:49.

Erfurt to Arnstadt train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 16 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 15 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Erfurt to Arnstadt?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 7 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Erfurt to Arnstadt by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Arnstadt.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Erfurt to Arnstadt?

The total distance between Erfurt and Arnstadt is 16 kilometres.

How much does the train from Erfurt to Arnstadt cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €5.85. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

How far in advance can I book my Erfurt to Arnstadt train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 7 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Erfurt to Arnstadt?

The fastest travel time is 15 minutes.