What is the best way to travel from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Erfurt?
You can reach Karlsruhe with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus9h 30m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m017:40Erfurt-Weimar Airport21:20Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 17:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station18:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 16m023:41ErfurtCentral Station05:57KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:41:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 10m023:41ErfurtCentral Station05:51KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:41:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:16ErfurtCentral Station08:58KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 05:16:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:18ErfurtCentral Station00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:18:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 3m023:41ErfurtCentral Station05:44KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 23:41:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 29m019:30ErfurtCentral Station22:59KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 39m019:30ErfurtCentral Station23:09KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:18ErfurtCentral Station00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:18:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m012:40Erfurt-Weimar Airport16:10Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 12:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus9h 30m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe from Erfurt in just 3h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m017:40Erfurt-Weimar Airport21:20Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 17:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus9h 30m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:16ErfurtCentral Station08:58KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 05:16:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:18ErfurtCentral Station00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:18:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 10m023:41ErfurtCentral Station05:51KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:41:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 16m023:41ErfurtCentral Station05:57KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:41:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station18:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 06/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 29m019:30ErfurtCentral Station22:59KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 39m019:30ErfurtCentral Station23:09KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:16ErfurtCentral Station08:58KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 05:16:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:18ErfurtCentral Station00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:18:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m012:40Erfurt-Weimar Airport16:10Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 12:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus7h 15m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station09:25KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 35m020:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station05:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 20:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus9h 30m010:35ErfurtCentral Bus Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus10h 10m014:40ErfurtCentral Bus Station00:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 11/12/2025 14:40:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
What are the most popular stations in Erfurt and Karlsruhe?
In Erfurt, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Erfurt? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Erfurt and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £17 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 3h 29m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Erfurt and Karlsruhe are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Erfurt and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erfurt-Weimar Airport or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
The most popular companies between Erfurt and Karlsruhe, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Erfurt to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Erfurt to Karlsruhe
How can I reach Karlsruhe from Erfurt?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Erfurt.
How far is Karlsruhe from Erfurt?
The distance between Erfurt and Karlsruhe is 289.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Erfurt and Karlsruhe?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 49 kgs, and a flight 71 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Karlsruhe?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 3h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Erfurt and to Karlsruhe
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Erfurt and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Erfurt
- Amsterdam to Erfurt
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erfurt
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- Dresden to Erfurt
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- Eisenach to Erfurt
- Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
- Graz to Erfurt
- Kassel to Erfurt
- Krakow to Erfurt
- Linz to Erfurt
- Paderborn to Erfurt
- Vienna to Erfurt
- Wroclaw to Erfurt
- Zurich to Erfurt
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- Amsterdam to Karlsruhe
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- Bremen to Karlsruhe
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- Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe
- Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Karlsruhe
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- Memmingen Airport to Karlsruhe
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- Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
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