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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 4 min
Car
353 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h
3 times a day
$36.90–$52.16
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
1h
3 times a day
$12.72–$19.08
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Union Ivkoni
Website
1h
3 times a week
$5.98–$10.18
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
7h 5m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
1h 30m
Twice a week
$7.63–$12.09
+387 33 770 889
+387 33 770 889
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
4h
Every day
$458.01–$1,208.65
Air France
Website
4h 27m
Every day
$152.67–$458.01
Lufthansa
Website
3h 11m
Every day
$203.56–$763.36
Eurowings
Website
4h 1m
Wednesday to Friday
$165.39–$394.40
Swiss
Website
3h 32m
Monday to Saturday
$318.06–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 7
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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Eurobahn
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NS
Website
4h 17m
Once a week
$44.53–$108.14
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
44 min
6 times a week
$36.90–$82.70
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 22m
Every 4 hours
$82.70–$95.42
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 18m
Every 2 hours
$17.81–$25.45
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
1h 21m
Hourly
$25.45–$36.90
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
59 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
59 min
Hourly
$17.81–$26.72
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 53m
3 times a day
$21.63–$31.81
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is 414 km. The road distance is 354.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 .

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 6h.

Where does the Dortmund to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Karlsruhe is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dortmund to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Dortmund to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Karlsruhe?

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