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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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$59

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$25

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$45

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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3h 50m

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3h 20m

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2h 43m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM3h45
    Nuremberg
    8:20 PMKarlsruhe
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM3h45
    Nuremberg
    8:20 PMKarlsruhe
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM3h45
    Nuremberg
    8:20 PMKarlsruhe
    $301One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is approximately 124 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 7 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 train and bus 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, ​Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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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