How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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Travel Information to Karlsruhe from Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance78 miles (125 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$6 - $9
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 2 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 1 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 78 miles (125 km) by bus or train between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h10
Frankfurt am Main
11:10AMKarlsruhe
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM2h00
Frankfurt am Main
10:00PMKarlsruhe
$131One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche BahnICE 255 · ICE 2563
12:08PM1h01
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
01:09PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$871One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche BahnICE 2561
09:49AM1h20
Frankfurt West station
11:09AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$421One-way
0 transfers
TGVTGV 9580
01:56PM1h09
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:05PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2535
08:48AM1h09
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
09:57AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM2h00
Frankfurt am Main
10:15AMKarlsruhe
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM2h55
Frankfurt am Main
01:25PMKarlsruhe
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM2h15
Frankfurt am Main
11:45AMKarlsruhe
$221One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, 71,11% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Find the best journey from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe with TGV, BlaBlaCar Bus and Deutsche Bahn. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

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