How to travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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€78

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€36

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5h 43m

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5h 13m

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9h 33m

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9h 3m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
08:30AM9h35
Magdeburg
06:05PMKarlsruhe
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:30AM9h35
Magdeburg
06:05PMKarlsruhe
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:30AM9h35
Magdeburg
06:05PMKarlsruhe
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe 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 Magdeburg to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe 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 Magdeburg to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Start Deutschland GmbH to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.

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