The average train between Leiden and Erfurt takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. 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.
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 3:47 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 43m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 43m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Leiden to Erfurt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Erfurt is 470.5 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Erfurt Hbf via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 53m.