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Four ways to Travel from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
329 km.
from $18
Other
3 h 1 min
Rideshare
329 km.
from $12.52
4 h 11 min
238 km.
from $355.78
6 h 3 min
Bus, Train
238 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Landkreis Gotha GbR

Phone:
(03621) 39 82 70
Email:
Website:
nvg-gotha.info/
Bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Eisenach Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$34.18
Train from Gotha to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$63.29
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$48.10

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Schmalkalden and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Zella-Mehlis station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Schmalkalden and Karlsruhe is 378 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $217.39 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe bus from?

Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zella-Mehlis station.

Train or bus from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $217.39 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Schmalkalden to Karlsruhe.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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