Lille to Erfurt by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Erfurt

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille to Erfurt, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 22:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 560
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey US$83.00 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 16m
Train operators 14

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Train cost between Lille to Erfurt

Getting from Lille to Erfurt by rail typically costs US$83.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Lille to Erfurt departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:01 and the last one is at 22:10. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:11, with the last one at 22:18.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Lille to Erfurt?

On this route spanning 560 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 41 minutes.

How far in advance Lille and Erfurt tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Lille and Erfurt are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Lille to Erfurt

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Erfurt city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Lille to Erfurt

Want to know more about your journey from Lille to Erfurt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Lille to Erfurt is 560 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.