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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $135 (€112).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 604021:24 AM7h35Karlsruhe Hbf8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
IC 604021:24 AM7h35Karlsruhe Hbf8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · ICE 2206:37 AM4h52Karlsruhe Hbf11:29 AMAmsterdam Centraal$801One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 204 · IC 3240+
200166:59 AM6h25Karlsruhe Hbf1:24 PMAmsterdam Zuid$571One-way2 transfers
ICE 372 · IC 2045 · 10620 · 2008211:59 AM7h05Karlsruhe Hbf7:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$661One-way4 transfers
ICE 108 · 20082 · IC 356412:59 PM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf7:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM9h10Karlsruhe Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 AM8h10Karlsruhe Hbf8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 AM8h55Karlsruhe Hbf12:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$521One-way0 transfers
ICE 76 · ICE 1014+
KL18206:37 AM8h53Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3221One-way2 transfers
ECE 8 · ICE 1012+
KL18208:37 AM6h53Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3241One-way2 transfers
ICE 376 · ICE 614+
KL18207:59 AM7h31Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3241One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $135 (€112).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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