The train between Karlsruhe and Erfurt takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Erfurt. 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 Karlsruhe and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 2:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
Karlsruhe to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Erfurt is 288.5 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 3h 31m.