How to travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 327 miles (527 km)

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€69

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€42

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6h 24m

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5h 54m

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30m

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8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Karlsruhe to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:26AM5h27
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:53PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:55AM9h05
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600
08:59AM5h23
Karlsruhe Hbf
02:22PMBerlin Hbf
$1831One-way
2 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:26AM5h34
Karlsruhe Hbf
04:00PMBerlin Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 376
07:59AM5h39
Karlsruhe Hbf
01:38PMBerlin Hbf
$1681One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 692
08:59AM5h31
Karlsruhe Hbf
02:30PMBerlin Hbf
$1831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM10h20
Karlsruhe Hbf
06:55PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50PM10h35
Karlsruhe Hbf
08:25AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50PM10h50
Karlsruhe Hbf
08:40AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Berlin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Berlin costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin is by train with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Berlin is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Berlin is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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