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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Essen to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 5 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 Essen central train station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$57.25
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.85–$9.54

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Essen central train station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
info@centrotrans.com
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.29–$1,145.03

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$432.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$381.68

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$127.23

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Essen to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$29.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $25 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to night train which takes 2h 58m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Essen and Karlsruhe is 382 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essen to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Karlsruhe is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Essen to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Essen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 725+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $47.99 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Karlsruhe?

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