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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
4 h 21 min
Car
525 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

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:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

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

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:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$556.94
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$569.60
Plane from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$531.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$113.92
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$48.10
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$51.90
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$202.52

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$62.02

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Leipzig to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $28.15 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof station to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe is 509 km. The road distance is 524.8 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 43m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe bus from?

Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

Book your Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

Book your Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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

Can I share a ride from Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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