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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€112 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam 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 Karlsruhe to Amsterdam.
There are 2 options to travel to Amsterdam from Karlsruhe including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam.
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€33) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Karlsruhe is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h.
The distance from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 47 flights a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
- Buses from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam most often leave from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Trains mostly leave from Karlsruhe Hbf and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Karlsruhe to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
- KLM Cityhopper can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM Cityhopper from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam for $142 (€128).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Karlsruhe to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct flight to Amsterdam with with 15 direct flights per day.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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