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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price on Oct 19
$12
Average ticket price on Oct 19
$39
Fastest journey on Oct 19
39 m
Average journey duration on Oct 19
40 m
Trains on Oct 19
16
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Leipzig will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Mon, Oct 19, we found 16 trains from Erfurt to Leipzig, including 9 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 19 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Mon, Oct 19 the slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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ICE 694
ICE 696Trains from Erfurt to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Leipzig trains for today, Sunday, October 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 696 | On time 8:29 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 9:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 696 · S3 | On time 8:29 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 9:19 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1604 · S5X | On time 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 9:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1604 · S5X | On time 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 9:57 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 | On time 9:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 · S4 | On time 9:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 10:14 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1555 | On time 9:49 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 10:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1555 · S4 | On time 9:49 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h55 | 10:44 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 694 | On time 10:29 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 11:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 694 · S3 | On time 10:29 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 11:19 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1602 · S5X | On time 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 11:57 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1602 · S5X | On time 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 11:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 | On time 11:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 · S4 | On time 11:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 12:14 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1557 | On time 11:49 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1557 · S4 | On time 11:49 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0h55 | 12:44 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 | On time 12:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 · S3 | On time 12:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 1:19 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1600 · S5X | On time 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 1:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1600 · S5X | On time 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 1:57 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 | On time 1:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 · S4 | On time 1:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 2:14 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1559 · S4 | On time 1:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h55 | 2:44 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1559 | On time 1:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1206 · S5X | On time 2:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h57 | 2:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1206 | On time 2:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h41 | 2:43 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 · S3 | On time 2:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 3:19 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 | On time 2:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1508 · S5X | On time 2:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 3:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1508 · S5X | On time 2:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 3:57 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 506 | On time 3:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 · S4 | On time 3:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 4:14 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1651 · S4 | On time 3:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h55 | 4:44 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1651 | On time 3:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 | On time 4:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 · S3 | On time 4:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 5:19 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1506 · S5X | On time 4:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 5:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1506 · S5X | On time 4:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 5:57 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 · S4 | On time 5:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 6:14 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 | On time 5:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1653 | On time 5:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1653 · S4 | On time 5:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h55 | 6:44 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 90 · S5X | On time 6:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h57 | 6:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 90 | On time 6:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h43 | 6:45 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 | Delayed 4:34 PM 6:29 PMErfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 5:12 PM 5:12 PMLeipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · S3 | Delayed 4:34 PM 6:29 PMErfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 7:19 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1504 · S5X | On time 6:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h13 | 7:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1504 · S5X | On time 6:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 7:57 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 502 · S4 | On time 7:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h49 | 8:14 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 502 | On time 7:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h39 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1655 · S3 | On time 7:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h00 | 8:49 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1655 | On time 7:49 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h42 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 | On time 8:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h40 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 · S3 | On time 8:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0h50 | 9:19 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1502 · S5X | On time 8:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h14 | 10:00 PM Leipzig Markt | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1502 · S5X | On time 8:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h11 | 9:57 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1 transfer | |
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Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Erfurt to Leipzig trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Markt. Use this guide to compare Erfurt and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erfurt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Leipzig-Leutzsch is 4 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Leutzsch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Grüne Aue, Altes Gambrinus, Katharina, Bajwa´s Pizzaservice
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Leutzsch. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Leutzsch.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Leutzsch. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Leutzsch.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Leutzsch. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Leutzsch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Leutzsch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Leutzsch.
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