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Schleswig - Erfurt Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 70 daily train trips available from Schleswig to Erfurt. Traveling by train from Schleswig to Erfurt usually takes 8 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 1 minute.

Distance252 mi (406 km)
Fastest train6h 1m
Lowest price$27.16
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Schleswig to Erfurt?

2 train services operate from Schleswig to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 66 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn667h 55m$79.67
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company410h 50m$80.86
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schleswig to Erfurt start from $61, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schleswig leaves from Train Station . And in Erfurt trains arrive at Stotternheim and 2 other train stations.

    From Schleswig to Erfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erfurt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Schleswig and Erfurt is approximately 252 miles, or 406 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 1 minute.

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.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Schleswig to Erfurt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Schleswig at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 70 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 Schleswig.

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 center, 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 bus 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 bus trips.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Schleswig?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Schleswig.

All train stations in Schleswig:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Erfurt?

Main arrival station: Vieselbach

There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Schleswig will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Erfurt:

All train stations in Erfurt:

  • Vieselbach

  • Erfurt-Bischleben

  • Stotternheim

  • Erfurt Ost

  • Erfurt-Gispersleben

  • Kühnhausen

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