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ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Major contemporary art and media museum known for interactive digital exhibitions in a former industrial hall. One of Karlsruhe’s signature cultural venues.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe without transferring at least once.
4212 · 19014
4208 · 19010
4242 · 19018
4220 · 19022
4224 · 19026
4210 · ICE 568
4230 · ICE 560
4218 · ICE 564
4214 · ICE 566
4238 · ICE 266Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
The journey is about 3m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 9m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4208 · 19010 | 8:06 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h19 | 11:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4240 · ICE 690+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:35 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h56 | 11:31 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4210 · ICE 568 | On time 9:05 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h47 | 11:52 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4806 · ICE 610 · IC 2164 | On time 9:34 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h19 | 12:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4212 · 19014 | 10:05 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h20 | 1:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4214 · ICE 566 | On time 11:03 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h49 | 1:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4810 · ICE 518 · IC 2162 | On time 11:34 AM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h19 | 2:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4242 · 19018 | 12:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h22 | 3:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4218 · ICE 564 | On time 1:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h49 | 3:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4812 · ICE 516 · IC 2160 | On time 1:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h19 | 4:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4220 · 19022 | 2:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h22 | 5:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4824 · ICE 594 · 19680 | 2:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h18 | 5:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4222 · ICE 1064 | On time 3:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h18 | 6:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
32684 · ICE 514 · IC 2068 | On time 3:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h19 | 6:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4224 · 19026 | 4:05 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h20 | 7:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4246 · ICE 2582+ TGV 9570 | On time 4:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h57 | 7:31 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4238 · ICE 266 | On time 5:03 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h49 | 7:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4816 · ICE 512 · IC 2066 | On time 5:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h20 | 8:54 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4228 · 19030 | 6:05 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h20 | 9:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4230 · ICE 560 | On time 7:05 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 2h47 | 9:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4818 · ICE 510 · IC 2064 | Delayed 7:34 PM Friedrichshafen Stadt | 3h20 | 9:06 PM 9:06 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
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Moderate for Germany. Public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during fairs and peak periods.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for counter service.
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