How to travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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€101

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€37

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6h 23m

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5h 53m

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9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe

How to get from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:50PM8h00
Amsterdam
02:50AMKarlsruhe
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:50PM8h00
Amsterdam
02:50AMKarlsruhe
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:50PM8h00
Amsterdam
02:50AMKarlsruhe
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:00AM10h06
Amsterdam
05:06PMKarlsruhe
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:40AM11h25
Amsterdam
06:05PMKarlsruhe
$411One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
09:30PM18h45
Amsterdam
04:15PMKarlsruhe
$1131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $46 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe costing on average $62 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
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