Erlangen to Karlsruhe by train

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Overview: trains from Erlangen to Karlsruhe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 10:55 View journey
Last train 19:20 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 200
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey US$8.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 2

Explore Erlangen to Karlsruhe by train

Thinking about travelling from Erlangen to Karlsruhe by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Erlangen and Karlsruhe: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Erlangen to Karlsruhe:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$8.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 8 and a half months in advance.

Erlangen to Karlsruhe departure frequency and train timetable

With 7 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 45 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 11:18 and the last one is at 19:20. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 10:55, with the last one at 19:20.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Erlangen to Karlsruhe?

On this route spanning 200 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Erlangen and Karlsruhe?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Erlangen and Karlsruhe 8 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Erlangen to Karlsruhe

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Karlsruhe city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Erlangen to Karlsruhe

Want to know more about your journey from Erlangen to Karlsruhe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Erlangen to Karlsruhe is 200 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.