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Trip Summary
You can pick from 33 daily train trips between Erfurt and Kraichtal. The average train journey from Erfurt to Kraichtal takes 5 hours and 57 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 53 minutes.
| Distance | 164 mi (263 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 53m |
| Lowest price | £32.19 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Kraichtal?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Erfurt to Kraichtal. However, there are 33 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 5h 58m | £40.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Erfurt and Kraichtal is approximately 164 miles, or 263 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Erfurt to Kraichtal. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 33 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kraichtal to Erfurt.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city centre, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via coach or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable coach trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main departure station: Kühnhausen
Erfurt has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Kraichtal.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Kühnhausen
Vieselbach
Stotternheim
Where is the train station in Kraichtal?
Main arrival station: Münzesheim Ost
There are more train stations and stops in Kraichtal than most cities. Most trains from Erfurt will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Kraichtal:
Train stations in Kraichtal:
Münzesheim Ost
Münzesheim
Bahnbrücken
Gochsheim(Baden)
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