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Dortmund to Karlsruhe

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Three ways to Travel from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

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359 km.
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Navigate from Dortmund to Karlsruhe

Continue
300 m
Turn left
235 m
Turn right onto Treibstraße
262 m
Keep right onto Ludwig-Erhard-Allee and drive toward Zentrum-Süd, Kongresszentrum, Zentrum-Nord
1 km 491 m
Keep right onto Kriegsstraße and drive toward Zentrum-West, Bundesgerichtshof
113 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$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:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.18

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
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–$12.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.01–$1,208.65

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$458.01

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$394.40

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$318.06–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$44.53–$108.14

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.98–$47.07

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Muelheim
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dortmund to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

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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