How to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin 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 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 327 miles (527 km)

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€73

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

6h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 15m

Average total duration

8h 45m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Berlin to Karlsruhe

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM10h20
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
05:40PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:10PM14h15
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
09:25AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$601One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1044 · ICE 73
10:01AM5h22
Berlin Hbf
03:23PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1841One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 371
08:31AM5h28
Berlin Hbf
01:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1341One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 373
10:31AM5h28
Berlin Hbf
03:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1671One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 597 · ICE 107
09:27AM5h32
Berlin Hbf
02:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM11h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
10:30PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM12h50
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:20PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM13h15
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
06:35AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$601One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Karlsruhe costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Berlin to Karlsruhe is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Munich, Milan, Frankfurt am Main. 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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