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Train Leipzig → Erfurt

Schedule & travel time

43m 120 km 35 trains/day
ICE

Route overview

43m

Fastest time

50m

Avg. duration

120

Kilometers

35

Trains per day

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By train from Leipzig to Erfurt

An important rail connection: The train connection from Leipzig to Erfurt is one of the most important and busiest rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 43m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 120 kilometers and is served by about 35 trains every day. This means you can find a connection at almost any time of day.

Route overview

Infrastructure: VDE 8.2

Route highlights

  • VDE 8 Hochgeschwindigkeitsstrecke
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Available train types

This route is served by ICE.

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

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Leipzig to Erfurt saves you about 19 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 Leipzig to Erfurt?

The fastest connection from Leipzig to Erfurt takes 43m. The average travel time is 50m.

How many trains run daily from Leipzig to Erfurt?

About 35 trains run daily on the Leipzig - Erfurt route. Train types include ICE.

What is the route from Leipzig to Erfurt?

The direct connection covers 120 km.

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Return journey

Erfurt Leipzig

More connections

Leipzig → Halle0h 19mLeipzig → Chemnitz1h 2mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mLeipzig → Berlin1h 5mGotha → Erfurt15mEisenach → Erfurt0h 22mHalle → Erfurt0h 27m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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