How to travel from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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$82

Average price

$32

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Cheapest

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

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Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM6h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:55PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:25PM5h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:05PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71
09:06AM2h17
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:23AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1111One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:27AM2h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
10:59AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 1940 · ICE 279
08:27AM3h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:59AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1021One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 219 · 15975
09:32AM3h12
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:44PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM5h45
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:10PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM5h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:55PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:45AM5h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:25AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$331One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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