How to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

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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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $44.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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$124

Average price

$52

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Cheapest

6h 26m

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5h 56m

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30m

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10h 35m

Average total duration

10h 5m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM8h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
09:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM8h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
09:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnECE 8 · ICE 1012 · ICE 128
08:37AM4h52
Karlsruhe Hbf
01:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1381One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 376 · ICE 1049 · 10612 · 20074
07:59AM7h05
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
$681One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 374 · IC 1947 · 10616 · 20078
09:59AM7h05
Karlsruhe Hbf
05:04PMAmsterdam Zuid
$881One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 126
09:59AM5h30
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50AM8h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
12:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25AM10h05
Karlsruhe Hbf
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:15AM8h10
Karlsruhe Hbf
08:25AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 108+KLM CityhopperKL1822
12:59PM6h01
Karlsruhe Hbf
07:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2571One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 8 · ICE 1012+KLM CityhopperKL1820
08:37AM6h53
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2571One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 202+KLM CityhopperKL1820
08:59AM6h31
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:30PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2661One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Amsterdam 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 Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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