Trains tickets from Karlsruhe to Erfurt

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Next departures for Karlsruhe to Erfurt on October 28
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Karlsruhe Hbf
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Karlsruhe Hbf
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Karlsruhe Hbf
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Karlsruhe Hbf
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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Erfurt

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
180 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$38 - $44Average Duration7h 20m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$36 - $106Average Duration3h 38m
7kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$33 - $40Average Duration3h 30m
12kg CO₂e

Train Karlsruhe to Erfurt: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$71
Average train trip duration3h 38m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest train departure11:07pm

Karlsruhe to Erfurt Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Erfurt was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Karlsruhe to Erfurt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $144 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Karlsruhe to Erfurt is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Erfurt, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Karlsruhe and Erfurt, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Karlsruhe to Erfurt, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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