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Travelling from Strasbourg to Erfurt by train
Looking to travel from Strasbourg to Erfurt by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 4 minutes to travel from Strasbourg to Erfurt by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 26 minutes though. You'll usually find 21 trains per day running along the 221 miles (356 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Erfurt, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You'll probably be hopping onto a ÖBB train to get to Erfurt, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Strasbourg to Erfurt start from £45.18 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Erfurt by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Strasbourg to Erfurt by train
It takes an average of 8h 4m to travel from Strasbourg to Erfurt by train, over a distance of around 221 miles (356 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Strasbourg to Erfurt and tickets for this journey start from £45.18 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 | |
| Departure station | Strasbourg | |
| Arrival station | Erfurt | |
| Journey time | From 5h 26m | |
| Distance | 221 miles (356 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £45.18 | |
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ÖBB trains from Strasbourg to Erfurt
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Strasbourg to Erfurt
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Strasbourg to Erfurt by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.