How to travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Hamburg 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 7h 11m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 323 miles (521 km)

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$90

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$52

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7h 41m

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7h 11m

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30m

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8h 59m

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8h 29m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
03:35PM14h05
Karlsruhe
05:40AMHamburg
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:35PM14h05
Karlsruhe
05:40AMHamburg
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:45PM9h15
Karlsruhe
06:00AMHamburg
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:35AM16h25
Karlsruhe
12:00AMHamburg
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:45PM20h35
Karlsruhe
01:20PMHamburg
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Hamburg costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Hamburg is approximately 323 miles (521 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Hamburg is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

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