There are 5 ways to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
4h 53m€76–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
7h 26m€37–85Drive 347.6 km
- Drive from Pforzheim to Erfurtcar 347.6 km
3h 40m€51–74Train via Stuttgart
- Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
5h 11m€89–208Train via Würzburg
- Take the train from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
6h 14m€69–285
Pforzheim to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Pforzheim station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Pforzheim and Erfurt is 424 km. The road distance is 347.6 km.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt, including transfers.
Pforzheim to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Pforzheim to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Pforzheim, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Erfurt central train station via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe central train station, and Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pforzheim to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Pforzheim to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Erfurt is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Pforzheim to Erfurt.
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