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Two ways to Travel from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Salzburg to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 48 min
Car
442 km.
from $24
Other
3 h 48 min
Rideshare
442 km.
from $16.82

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.26
Bus from Salzburg South to Munich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Bus from Salzburg South to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44
Bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$33.07
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.18
Bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Trans Turist

Phone:
387 35 320-325
Email:
Website:
transturist.ba/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$36.89

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.08
Bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$43.25

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.04–$343.44

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$534.23
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$635.99
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.52–$953.99

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$407.04

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.52–$49.61
Train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.96–$82.68
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$48.34
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.98–$47.06

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.44–$58.51
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.24

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$45.79
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.52

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.07–$47.06
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.80–$45.79

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$52.15
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.88

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.89–$53.42
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.89–$52.15

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$9.54
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$8.90

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.48–$139.92

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.08–$20.35
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.08–$19.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$55.97
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$54.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs $16.30 - $28.26 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salzburg Lastenstrasse and arriving at Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Salzburg and Karlsruhe is 469 km. The road distance is 442.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Karlsruhe bus from?

Salzburg to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Karlsruhe train from?

Salzburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $28.26 and takes 7h.

Where does the Salzburg to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Salzburg to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Salzburg and Karlsruhe?

It is currently 06:23 at both, Salzburg and Karlsruhe.

Where does the Salzburg to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Salzburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Karlsruhe is 442 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Salzburg to Karlsruhe.

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

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

Book your Salzburg to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 720+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $49.33 per night.
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