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Trip Summary
There are usually 14 daily train trips available from Erfurt to Leipzig. Traveling by train from Erfurt to Leipzig usually takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in one hour and 18 minutes.
Distance | 63 mi (102 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 18m |
Lowest price | €18.49 |
Trains per day | 18 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Leipzig?
There are 5 train lines with service from Erfurt to Leipzig. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 4h 30m | €19.78 |
DB Intercity-Express | 6 | 1h 48m | €21.56 |
Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 2h 12m | €23.95 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 2h 17m | €32.76 |
Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 59m | €24.45 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Leipzig start from €28, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leipzig. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim and one other station. And in Leipzig trains arrive at Leipzig-Knauthain and 2 other train stations.
From Erfurt to Leipzig train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leipzig faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 18 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Leipzig start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leipzig. Non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim . And in Leipzig trains arrive at Leipzig-Miltitz .
From Erfurt to Leipzig train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leipzig faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 18 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Erfurt to Leipzig tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 14 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to Leipzig. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leipzig to Erfurt.
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.
Leipzig
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Leipzig is a hip city in the Saxony region in the east of Germany. This city is the home of famous composers Richard Wagner and Johann Sebastian Bach and pays tribute to these musical giants with attractions such as the Bach-Museum Leipzig.
Discover some of the city's most interesting architecture in its historic churches. St. Nicholas Church, near Leipzig University, is a Romanesque church with Gothic roots. It was built in 1797 and boasts neoclassical interiors and magnificent pillars. St. Thomas Church is just as impressive and is Bach's final resting place.
Significant art collections are on view at both the Museum of Fine Arts and the Grassi Museum of Applied Arts. Check out the Asisi Panometer to see how a giant painting merges with an equally large gas tank to form a remarkable panoramic attraction.
When hunger strikes, Leipzig has many excellent places to wine and dine. Take a seat at Auerbachs Keller, one of Germany's oldest and most popular restaurants. Ouzeri Was Kost Das is perfect for a romantic dinner, thanks to its cozy setting by the canal.
International travelers can reach Leipzig via the Leipzig/Halle Airport or the impressive European train system. Trains with service to Leipzig include Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, or alex. If you prefer getting there by bus, simply hop on any one of these: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RoadJet, Union Ivkoni, or Racic Eurobus.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main departure station: Vieselbach
There are two stations in Erfurt where you can board the train to Leipzig.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Vieselbach
Stotternheim
Where is the train station in Leipzig?
Main arrival station: Leipzig-Liebertwolkwitz
There are more train stations and stops in Leipzig than most cities. Most trains from Erfurt will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Leipzig:
All train stations in Leipzig:
Leipzig-Liebertwolkwitz
Leipzig-Miltitz
Leipzig-Knauthain
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