Erfurt to Karlsruhe train
Cheap train tickets from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
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Train schedule from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
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Fastest train times from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
Fastest Journey
4 h 1 m
Average
6 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
290 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Erfurt for Karlsruhe every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
 | Distance | 179 miles (289 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 47 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $24 (€22) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Erfurt to Karlsruhe cover the 179 miles (289 km) long route taking on average 3 h 47 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $16 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $24 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Karlsruhe trains
Travel to Karlsruhe from Erfurt from $16 (€15) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Erfurt to Karlsruhe. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Erfurt to Karlsruhe train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 24 min
- Average Price: $16
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
There are a few train stations in Erfurt to start your journey from including Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt Nord and Erfurt, Hbf Intercity-Hotel. In Karlsruhe you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach and Karlsruhe-Knielingen.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Erfurt Hbf, located approximately 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city center of Erfurt. The most popular arrival train station in Karlsruhe, called Karlsruhe Hbf, is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from its city center.
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