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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Riesa 50 | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Riesa 50 | Fastest | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Riesa 50 | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Riesa 50 | No tags | ||||
| Train | Erfurt Hbf | Riesa 50 | No tags |
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Get from Erfurt to Riesa
The journey takes about 1 hour 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Riesa by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Erfurt to Riesa?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Riesa start from €17. The average price for this train route is around €44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Riesa?
The average train journey time from Erfurt to Riesa is 1h 32m, covering a distance of 162 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Erfurt to Riesa route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Erfurt to Riesa?
The earliest train from Erfurt to Riesa departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:43.
Which is the best train operator from Erfurt to Riesa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Riesa?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Erfurt to Riesa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erfurt to Riesa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Riesa was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of €42To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Riesa as early as possible.