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Trip Summary
There are 38 daily trains from Linz to Erfurt. Traveling by train from Linz to Erfurt usually takes around 7 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 235 mi (379 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 26m |
| Lowest price | £60.34 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Linz to Erfurt?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Linz to Erfurt. However, there are 38 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 38 | 7h 7m | £60.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Linz and Erfurt is approximately 235 miles, or 379 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 6 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Linz to Erfurt tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Linz at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 38 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Erfurt to Linz.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city centre, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via coach or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable coach trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Linz?
Main departure station: -Pichling
Linz has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Erfurt.
All train stations in Linz:
-Pichling
/Donau Ebelsberg
/Donau Wegscheid
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main arrival station: Stotternheim
There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Linz will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Erfurt:
Train stations in Erfurt:
Stotternheim
Kühnhausen
Vieselbach
Erfurt-Bischleben
Erfurt-Gispersleben
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