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Train Kiel → Erfurt

Schedule & travel time

1h 29m 155 km 25 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

1h 29m

Fastest time

1h 47m

Avg. duration

155

Kilometers

25

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Erfurt

An important rail connection: The train connection from Kiel to Erfurt is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 1h 29m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 155 kilometers and is served by about 25 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kiel to Erfurt saves you about 17 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Kiel to Erfurt?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Erfurt takes 1h 29m. The average travel time is 1h 47m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Erfurt?

About 25 trains run daily on the Kiel - Erfurt route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Kiel to Erfurt?

The direct connection covers 155 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Leipzig → Erfurt
43m120 km
Gotha → Erfurt
15m25 km
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Return journey

Erfurt Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mLeipzig → Erfurt43mGotha → Erfurt15mEisenach → Erfurt0h 22m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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