How to travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 264 miles (426 km)

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€43

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6h 30m

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11h 5m

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10h 35m

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from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe

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

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

FlixBus
05:35PM9h10
Rotterdam
02:45AMKarlsruhe
$801One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:35PM9h10
Rotterdam
02:45AMKarlsruhe
$801One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:35PM9h10
Rotterdam
02:45AMKarlsruhe
$801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:15PM11h10
Rotterdam
08:25AMKarlsruhe
$901One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is approximately 264 miles (426 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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