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The average train between Erfurt and Karlsruhe takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Karlsruhe. 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 2 hours between Erfurt and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Erfurt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Erfurt and Karlsruhe is 288.5 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 29m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route twice daily.
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