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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Essen to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
360 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h 30m
Twice daily
$40.71–$57.25
+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
$5.85–$9.54
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arjani Travel
Website
6h 30m
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
$445.29–$1,145.03
Air France
Website
4h 27m
Every day
$152.67–$432.57
Lufthansa
Website
3h 11m
Every day
$190.84–$699.74
Eurowings
Website
4h 1m
Wednesday to Friday
$165.39–$381.68
Swiss
Website
3h 32m
Monday to Saturday
$305.34–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 2
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
NS
Website
5h 7m
Once a week
$50.89–$127.23
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 1m
Every 4 hours
$76.34–$89.06
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 48m
Twice daily
$17.81–$29.26
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $25 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to night train which takes 2h 58m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Essen and Karlsruhe is 382 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essen to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Karlsruhe is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Essen to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Essen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 725+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $47.99 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Karlsruhe?

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