What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Apolda?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Apolda via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Apolda?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Apolda is 425 km. The road distance is 407.3 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Apolda without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Apolda train from?

Karlsruhe to Apolda train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Apolda train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Apolda train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Apolda is 407 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Karlsruhe to Apolda.

Where can I stay near Apolda?

There are 580+ hotels available in Apolda.

Karlsruhe to Apolda - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Apolda by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
4h 13m
€73–115
Drive 407.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Apoldacar 407.3 km
3h 43m
€58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apoldatrain
5h 10m
€140–263
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4h 29m
€79–118
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradiestrain 61
6h 54m
€80–90

Karlsruhe to Apolda by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 13mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.4 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Apolda, Germany?

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Erfurt Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €70–90 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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