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Dresden to Karlsruhe

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549 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Dresden to Karlsruhe

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Cheapest
By car (549 km)
4 h 38 min
549 km.
from $30
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Rideshare
4 h 38 min
549 km.
from $7.16
Train via Frankfurt am Main
7 h 19 min
442 km.
from $144.28
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Stuttgart Airport)
5 h 30 min
442 km.
from $267.20
Bus, Plane (Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt)
4 h 33 min
442 km.
from $210.13
Train, Plane (Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport)
5 h 29 min
442 km.
from $192.32
Train, Plane (Train to Schkeuditz Airport)
6 h 16 min
442 km.
from $228.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

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

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:
$5.85–$9.54

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:
$7.63–$11.45

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.96–$572.52
Plane from Dresden Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$572.52
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$381.68

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$343.51–$1,017.81
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$890.58

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$133.59
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$48.35

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.95–$190.84

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$48.35
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$139.95

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dresden to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $28.15 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $141.30 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Dresden to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Dresden and Karlsruhe is 628 km. The road distance is 548.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 19m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Karlsruhe bus from?

Dresden to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 19m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Dresden to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Dresden to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Karlsruhe is 549 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Dresden to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Dresden to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dresden 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 Dresden to Karlsruhe?

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