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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt central train station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt central train station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $50
Bus Karlsruhe to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Bus Karlsruhe to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average bus trip duration7h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:40 AM
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Karlsruhe to Erfurt Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:40AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$33
Minimum Trip Duration6h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h30m
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Karlsruhe - Erfurt

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Karlsruhe to Erfurt is about 7h 30m, but you can get there in as little as 6h 50m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 180 miles (291 km) that separate the two cities.

Karlsruhe and Erfurt are 180 miles (291 km) apart.

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses running from Karlsruhe to Erfurt may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Karlsruhe to Erfurt a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 1:40 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:55 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Erfurt from Karlsruhe, chances are that your bus will depart from Südseite Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The bus ticket costs $33 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $25 and $104, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Karlsruhe to Erfurt.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Karlsruhe to Erfurt, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Karlsruhe to Erfurt will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Karlsruhe to Erfurt, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Erfurt?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time7h 30mAvg Price$33Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 26mAvg Price$34Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Karlsruhe and Erfurt is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $33 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $25. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Erfurt, choose the bus, as it will take you from Karlsruhe to Erfurt in about 4h 26m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Karlsruhe by bus?

Bus from Erfurt to Karlsruhe

You can also go to Erfurt by train

Train from Karlsruhe to Erfurt

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