The average train between Karlsruhe and Apolda takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Apolda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Karlsruhe and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Apolda station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Karlsruhe to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Apolda is 315.7 km. The road distance is 425 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Erfurt Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
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