Bremen to Erfurt distance
The distance from Bremen (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 337 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 57 min. The straight-line distance is 278 km (173 miles); Erfurt lies to the SE of Bremen.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Bremen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 278 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 337 km | 3 h 57 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bremen to Erfurt would cost roughly 682–916 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 337 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.
Bremen
Bremen is located in Bremen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 4′ 45.47″ N, 8° 48′ 6.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.08 |
| Longitude | 8.8 |
| Region | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 586,271 |
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 Bremen and Erfurt is at 52.04° N, 9.94° E.
The nearest town is Sibbesse, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen — about 139 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bremen from Erfurt?
By car it is 337 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 57 min. The straight-line distance between Bremen and Erfurt is 278 kilometres (173 miles or 150 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 337 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 57 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Bremen?
Erfurt lies to the SE (146°) as seen from Bremen.
How long is a flight from Bremen to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bremen to Erfurt cost?
Over 337 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bremen to Erfurt would cost roughly 682–916 € 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 Bremen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bremen → Oldenburg | 49 km |
| Bremen → Bremerhaven | 62 km |
| Bremen → Osnabrück | 120 km |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 128 km |
| Bremen → Hanover | 128 km |
| Bremen → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
| Bremen → Hildesheim | 156 km |
| Bremen → Braunschweig | 176 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 |