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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 $32. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $125 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
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.
- FlixBus12:15 AM8h10Karlsruhe Hbf8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:15 AM8h10Karlsruhe Hbf8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S31 · S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 1269:43 AM5h46Karlsruhe Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3081One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1049 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 35487:53 AM7h11Karlsruhe Hbf3:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$991One-way3 transfers
- ICE 202 · 20074 · IC 35488:59 AM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf3:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1881One-way2 transfers
- ICE 204 · 20070 · IC 35406:59 AM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf1:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1881One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 AM8h55Karlsruhe Hbf12:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$601One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM10h05Karlsruhe Hbf10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM11h40Karlsruhe Hbf8:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$601One-way1 transfer
- ICE 202+
KL18208:59 AM6h31Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3571One-way1 transfer - ICE 202+KL18228:59 AM10h51Karlsruhe Hbf7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3571One-way1 transfer
- ICE 204+KL18206:59 AM8h31Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $139 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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