How to travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

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from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

You can get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main on Mar 23 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:45AMKarlsruhe2h00 08:45AMFrankfurt am Main
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07:17PMKarlsruhe Central Station1h35 08:52PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
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06:51PMKarlsruhe Central Station1h10 08:01PMFrankfurt South station
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06:51AMKarlsruhe Central Station1h09 08:00AMFrankfurt South station
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Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe

distanceDistance78 miles (125 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$8 - $11
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 1 h 41 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or FlixTrain

Travel 78 miles (125 km) by bus or train between Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 41 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $8 (€7). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or FlixTrain among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main.

How to get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, 75,74% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel Tips: Travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main

Travel Tips: Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.
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There are 2 ways that you can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

Taking a bus is about $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for this route.

The quickest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe is by train, which takes on average 1 h 41 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 1 h 55 min.

The Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 78 miles (125 km).

The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • 14 buses per day.
  • 19 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Buses most often depart from Karlsruhe at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1).
  • Trains mostly leave from Karlsruhe Hbf and tend to arrive in Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with Flixbus for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
  • Travel with FlixTrain for trains to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).

Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 13 direct buses per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O.
  • You'll find 18 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Frankfurt am Main 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 journey.

Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin or Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.

When planning your trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets cost $8 (€7) one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing $11 (€10) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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