Erfurt to Krefeld distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 392 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 25 min. The straight-line distance is 314 km (195 miles); Krefeld lies to the W of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 314 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 392 km | 4 h 25 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 792–1064 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 392 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Krefeld is at 51.18° N, 8.81° E.
The nearest town is Lichtenfels, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 157 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Krefeld?
By car it is 392 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 25 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Krefeld is 314 kilometres (195 miles or 169 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 392 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 25 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Erfurt?
Krefeld lies to the W (279°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Krefeld cost?
Over 392 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Krefeld would cost roughly 792–1064 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |