Aachen to Erfurt distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 447 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 348 km (216 miles); Erfurt lies to the E of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 348 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 447 km | 4 h 44 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Erfurt would cost roughly 902–1213 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 447 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Erfurt is at 50.91° N, 8.55° E.
The nearest town is Biedenkopf, Hessen — about 174 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Erfurt?
By car it is 447 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Erfurt is 348 kilometres (216 miles or 188 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 447 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Aachen?
Erfurt lies to the E (84°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Erfurt cost?
Over 447 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Erfurt would cost roughly 902–1213 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |