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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Karlsruhe
How to get from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus7:05 PM8h45Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM8h45Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH989+ICE 251711:15 AM3h44Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3311One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 · 106218:40 AM6h19Amsterdam Zuid2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$981One-way4 transfers
- ICE 123 · ICE 229 · ICE 1011 · ICE 710:31 AM6h52Amsterdam Centraal5:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1031One-way3 transfers
- ICE 225 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 738:31 AM6h52Amsterdam Centraal3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1171One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 PM8h00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM11h00Schiphol, Airport Terminal 13:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM11h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
KL1821+ICE 2054:55 PM6h04Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2901One-way1 transfer- KL1819+ICE 20512:30 PM10h29Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2921One-way1 transfer
- KL1821+ICE 2034:55 PM4h06Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:01 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Karlsruhe costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 8 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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