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Brixen - Erfurt Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 25 daily train trips between Brixen and Erfurt. The average train journey from Brixen to Erfurt takes 11 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Distance296 mi (477 km)
Fastest train9h 0m
Lowest price$178.88
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Brixen to Erfurt?

2 train services operate from Brixen to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1711h 5m$191.22
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company89h 58m$182.25
  • 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 Brixen to Erfurt start from $179, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erfurt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Brixen leaves from Bressanone/Brixen . And in Erfurt trains arrive at Erfurt-Bischleben and 2 other train stations.

    From Brixen to Erfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 58 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 9 hours and 0 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erfurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Brixen and Erfurt is approximately 296 miles, or 477 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 39 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 from Brixen to Erfurt are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Brixen at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 25 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 Brixen.

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 Brixen?

Main departure station: Bressanone/Brixen

There is one train station in Brixen.

All train stations in Brixen:

  • Bressanone/Brixen

Where is the train station in Erfurt?

Main arrival station: Erfurt-Gispersleben

There are more train stations and stops in Erfurt than most cities. Most trains from Brixen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Erfurt:

All train stations in Erfurt:

  • Erfurt-Gispersleben

  • Vieselbach

  • Erfurt-Bischleben

  • Kühnhausen

  • Stotternheim

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