Erfurt to Munich distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 414 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 319 km (198 miles); Munich lies to the S of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Munich to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 319 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 414 km | 4 h 11 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 Munich would cost roughly 836–1124 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 414 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Munich is at 49.56° N, 11.31° E.
The nearest town is Schnaittach, Nürnberger Land, Bayern — about 160 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Munich?
By car it is 414 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Munich is 319 kilometres (198 miles or 172 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Munich?
The driving distance is 414 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Erfurt?
Munich lies to the S (173°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Munich?
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 Munich cost?
Over 414 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Munich would cost roughly 836–1124 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |