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Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Karlsruhe
How to get from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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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 · FlixBus9:40 AM11h25Magdeburg, ZOB9:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM11h25Magdeburg, ZOB9:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
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IC 2432 · ICE 25599:02 AM4h50Magdeburg Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain5:10 AM10h16Magdeburg, ZOB3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
IC 2044 · ICE 7958:04 AM5h13Magdeburg Hbf1:17 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
IC 2042 · ICE 793 · ICE 593 · ICE 25136:02 AM4h57Magdeburg Hbf10:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$911One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM13h25Magdeburg, ZOB3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM14h00Magdeburg, ZOB7:20 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM12h50Magdeburg, ZOB4:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
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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.

There are 2 options to travel between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The distance from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe:
- 0 direct buses per day with Ecolines.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlsruhe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Karlsruhe's main attractions, including the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Center for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.
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