Düsseldorf to Erfurt distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 380 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 298 km (185 miles); Erfurt lies to the E of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 298 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 380 km | 4 h 10 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Erfurt would cost roughly 768–1032 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 380 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Erfurt is at 51.12° N, 8.91° E.
The nearest town is Frankenau, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 149 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Erfurt?
By car it is 380 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Erfurt is 298 kilometres (185 miles or 161 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 380 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Düsseldorf?
Erfurt lies to the E (93°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Erfurt cost?
Over 380 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Erfurt would cost roughly 768–1032 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 |