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There are 5 ways to get from Karlovy Vary to Erfurt by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nuremberg

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Chebtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    4h 56m
    €54–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus 910
    2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N69 / ...
    5h 15m
    €20–34

  3. Drive 193.4 km

    1. Drive from Karlovy Vary to Erfurtcar car 193.4 km
    2h 46m
    €30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Mehltheuertrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Mehltheuer to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 44m
    €173–574

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Falkenstein(Vogtl)train train 145
    2. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    6h 9m
    €35–350

Karlovy Vary to Erfurt by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Erfurt, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Erfurt Hbf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlovy Vary to Erfurt central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 5h 15m.

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