The average train between Madrid and Erfurt takes 27h 18m and the fastest train takes 25h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 57m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Erfurt station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
Madrid to Erfurt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Erfurt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Erfurt train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Erfurt is 1,634 km. The road distance is 2,594 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Erfurt Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 47m.