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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Erfurt takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

8h 59m
Duration
647 km
Distance
€122
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Leiden to Erfurt train times

Trains run twice daily between Leiden and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 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

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 646.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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 49m.

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