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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Karlsruhe Hbf | Willy-Brandt-Platz | CheapestFastest |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Erfurt.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to ErfurtAmong 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.
Train Karlsruhe to Erfurt: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Erfurt was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $38To 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 $38 to $52 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 $38 which is on 2025-10-10.
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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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