The average train between Erfurt and Bad Schandau takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Bad Schandau. 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 every 3 hours between Erfurt and Bad Schandau. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Bad Schandau at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Bad Schandau. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Bad Schandau station via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Erfurt to Bad Schandau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Bad Schandau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt to Bad Schandau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and LEO Express.
The distance between Erfurt and Bad Schandau is 218.7 km. The road distance is 274 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 54m. LEO Express also services this route 5 times a week.