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Trip Overview

The average train between Riga and Erfurt takes 44h 57m and the fastest train takes 44h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Riga 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.

44h 57m
Duration
1,577 km
Distance
€171
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Riga to Erfurt train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Riga and Erfurt. The service departs Riga at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Erfurt at 12:48:00. All services require a transfer at Kaišiadorys and take an average of 44h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    LTG LinkLTG LinkLTG LinkPKP IntercityODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)44h 53m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    LTG LinkLTG LinkLTG LinkPKP IntercityODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)44h 53m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    LTG LinkLTG LinkLTG LinkPKP IntercityODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)45h 17m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    LTG LinkLTG LinkLTG LinkPKP IntercityODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)44h 53m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    LTG LinkLTG LinkLTG LinkPKP IntercityODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)44h 53m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,576.7 km
  • Duration: 44h 57m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Erfurt Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Frankfurt(Oder), and Berlin Hbf in around 20h 47m.

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