How to travel from Leipzig to Erfurt

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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €19.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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€27

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€30

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1h 16m

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2h 4m

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from Leipzig to Erfurt

How to get from Leipzig to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 505
09:55AM0h38
Leipzig Hbf
10:33AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche BahnICE 505
09:55AM0h38
Leipzig Hbf
10:33AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 505
09:55AM0h38
Leipzig Hbf
10:33AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 892
09:27AM0h40
Leipzig Hbf
10:07AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1746
09:59AM0h41
Leipzig Hbf
10:40AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 595
08:49AM0h39
Leipzig Hbf
09:28AMErfurt Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Erfurt

Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Erfurt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leipzig and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Erfurt is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Erfurt:

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Erfurt costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Leipzig to Erfurt is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Erfurt is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Erfurt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Erfurt by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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