The average train between Alba Iulia and Erfurt takes 28h 42m and the fastest train takes 26h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Alba Iulia to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alba Iulia and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Alba Iulia is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Arad and take an average of 28h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 28m • 4 changes
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25h 48m • 4 changes
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26h 42m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia station and arriving at Erfurt station via Arad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
Alba Iulia to Erfurt train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Erfurt train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Erfurt is 1,071.5 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Erfurt Hbf via Arad, Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 18h 29m.