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Leiden to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Erfurt takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Leiden 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.

12h 24m
Duration
647 km
Distance
€116
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Leiden to Erfurt train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Leiden and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Erfurt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 646.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Erfurt Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 56m.

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