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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Erfurt:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Erfurt costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (3h 37m by train vs 4h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Erfurt
How to get from Karlsruhe to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:26 AM 3h41 Karlsruhe 1:07 PM Erfurt $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:26 AM 3h41 Karlsruhe 1:07 PM Erfurt $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:26 AM 3h41 Karlsruhe 1:07 PM Erfurt $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:23 PM 3h44 Karlsruhe 4:07 PM Erfurt $47 1 One-way 0 transfers12:02 PM 4h05 Karlsruhe 4:07 PM Erfurt $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Erfurt:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Erfurt costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Intercity, Regional to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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