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Trip Summary
There are 35 daily trains from Gersthofen to Kaiserslautern. Traveling by train from Gersthofen to Kaiserslautern usually takes around 6 hours, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 158 mi (255 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 0m |
Lowest price | €48.26 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gersthofen to Kaiserslautern?
2 train services operate from Gersthofen to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 34 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 3h 30m | €89.37 |
Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 5h 48m | €64.40 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gersthofen and Kaiserslautern is approximately 158 miles, or 255 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 30 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.
Trains departing from Gersthofen to Kaiserslautern tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Gersthofen at 16:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 35 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 Kaiserslautern to Gersthofen.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gersthofen?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Gersthofen.
All train stations in Gersthofen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof
There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Gersthofen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
Kennelgarten
Kaiserslautern West
Galgenschanze
Vogelweh
Train Station
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