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Nine ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

Cheapest
3 h 48 min
Car
441 km.
from $24
Other
3 h 48 min
Rideshare
441 km.
from $16.78
5 h 12 min
366 km.
from $155.02
6 h 53 min
366 km.
from $51.04
4 h 26 min
Train, Plane
366 km.
from $312.13
7 h 33 min
Bus, Train
366 km.
from $5.43
5 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
366 km.
from $233.27
6 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
366 km.
from $173.82
5 h 28 min
Train, Plane
366 km.
from $284.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$22.78
Bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$31.64
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to München
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$41.77
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$316.44

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$949.33
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$531.63
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$594.92
Plane from Frankfurt to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$379.73

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$607.57

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$58.23
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$101.26

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$64.55
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.30–$49.37
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$48.10

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$58.23
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$56.96

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90
Train from München Hbf to Freilassing
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$49.37
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$50.63

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$189.87

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Email:
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.91

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg is to bus which costs $16.30 - $27.17 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Salzburg Lastenstrasse. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Salzburg is 463 km. The road distance is 440 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Salzburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Salzburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Salzburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Salzburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Salzburg is 440 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Karlsruhe to Salzburg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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