Berlin to Erfurt distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 302 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 17 min. The straight-line distance is 236 km (147 miles); Erfurt lies to the SW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 236 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 302 km | 3 h 17 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Erfurt would cost roughly 612–821 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 302 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Erfurt is at 51.76° N, 12.2° E.
The nearest town is Raguhn-Jeßnitz, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 118 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Erfurt?
By car it is 302 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 17 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Erfurt is 236 kilometres (147 miles or 128 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 302 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Berlin?
Erfurt lies to the SW (225°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Erfurt cost?
Over 302 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Erfurt would cost roughly 612–821 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |