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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Erfurt takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. 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 20m
Duration
701 km
Distance
€111
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
7h 15m
€90–195

Leiden to Erfurt train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leiden and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 700.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Erfurt Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 15m.

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