Erfurt to Hamburg distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 360 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 294 km (183 miles); Hamburg lies to the NNW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 294 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 360 km | 4 h 16 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 728–978 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 360 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Hamburg is at 52.27° N, 10.52° E.
The nearest town is Braunschweig, Niedersachsen — about 147 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Hamburg?
By car it is 360 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Hamburg is 294 kilometres (183 miles or 159 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 360 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Erfurt?
Hamburg lies to the NNW (346°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Hamburg?
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 Erfurt to Hamburg cost?
Over 360 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Hamburg would cost roughly 728–978 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |