Rome to Erfurt by train

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Overview: trains from Rome to Erfurt

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome 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 05:05 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 1015
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey US$122.00 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 30m
Train operators 22

Travelling from Rome to Erfurt by train

Want to know how to get from Rome to Erfurt by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Rome to Erfurt take around 11 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,015 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Rome is scheduled to depart at around  05:05. The last departure is usually at around 23:00. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 39 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 17 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$122.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Erfurt, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Erfurt.

Is there a direct train from Rome to Erfurt?

The journey between Rome and Erfurt usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Rome to Erfurt?

The Rome to Erfurt train travel takes about 11 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Rome to Erfurt train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Erfurt leaving Rome at around 05:05 and the last train leaving at around 23:00. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.