Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 258 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 192 km (119 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the WSW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 192 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 258 km | 2 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 524–703 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 258 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.
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 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.55° N, 9.85° E.
The nearest town is Dipperz, Landkreis Fulda, Hessen — about 96 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 258 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main is 192 kilometres (119 miles or 104 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 258 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Erfurt?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the WSW (241°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 258 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 524–703 € 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 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 |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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