The average train between Erfurt and Karlovy Vary takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Karlovy Vary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Erfurt and Karlovy Vary. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Karlovy Vary at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Karlovy Vary station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Erfurt to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Karlovy Vary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlovy Vary station.
Book your Erfurt to Karlovy Vary train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Erfurt and Karlovy Vary is 154 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Karlovy Vary via Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Cheb in around 5h 5m.