The average train between Milan and Erfurt takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 3 times a day between Milan and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Erfurt station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Milan to Erfurt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Erfurt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Erfurt train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Erfurt is 628.1 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 34m.