The average train between Prague and Erfurt takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 every 4 hours between Prague and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Erfurt station via Dresden Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Prague to Erfurt train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Erfurt train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Prague to Erfurt train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), LEO Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Erfurt is 259.1 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 45m.