The average train between Rome and Erfurt takes 21h 18m and the fastest train takes 20h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 21h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Erfurt station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
Rome to Erfurt train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Erfurt train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Rome to Erfurt train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Erfurt is 1,015.6 km. The road distance is 1,262 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Erfurt Hbf via Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 13h 17m.