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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Essen

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 8 min
Car
362 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
info@centrotrans.com
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$455.68–$1,202.49

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$392.39

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$759.47

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.02–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Karlsruhe to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen is to rideshare which costs $21.75 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Essen?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Essen is 382 km. The road distance is 358.9 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Essen?

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Essen bus from?

Karlsruhe to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Essen train from?

Karlsruhe to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Essen?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Essen is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Essen bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Essen train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Essen is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Essen?

Book your Karlsruhe to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Essen?

Book your Karlsruhe to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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