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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Central Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Thuringia and Karlsruhe is 391 km. The road distance is 366.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €10 - €85.

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

The train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Station takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Karlsruhe bus from?

Thuringia to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Karlsruhe train from?

Thuringia to Karlsruhe train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Erfurt Central Station.

Train or bus from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €10 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Thuringia to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Thuringia to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Thuringia to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Thuringia to Karlsruhe train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Karlsruhe is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Thuringia to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

Book your Thuringia to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

Book your Thuringia to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 811+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Can I share a ride from Thuringia to Karlsruhe?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thuringia and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Thuringia to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thuringia to Karlsruhe by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central StationFlx10
3h 39m
€10–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
6h 13m
€28–44
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Karlsruhe367.4 km
4h 45m
€22
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 6m
€109–248
Train via Wiesloch
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf13
2. Take the train from Wiesloch-Walldorf, Bf to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe73 / ...
4h 6m
€72–94
Drive 366.9 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Karlsruhe366.9 km
3h 37m
€53–76

Thuringia to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 391.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–40 and the journey takes 3h 39m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 13m.

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