How to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Nuremberg to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe

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

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

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03:35PM3h45
Nuremberg
07:20PMKarlsruhe
$291One-way
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03:35PM3h45
Nuremberg
07:20PMKarlsruhe
$291One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
03:35PM3h45
Nuremberg
07:20PMKarlsruhe
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nuremberg and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg 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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