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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Paderborn to Karlsruhe

Composite routes from Paderborn to Karlsruhe

Cheapest
3 h 18 min
Car
407 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Paderborn to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

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:
$12.66–$18.99

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:
Twice 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 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:
$7.59–$11.39

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$632.89

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Bad Hersfeld to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

Phone:
+49 561 766396-0
Email:
info@cantus-bahn.de
Website:
cantus-bahn.de/
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Paderborn to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$31.64

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paderborn and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Paderborn and Karlsruhe is 434 km. The road distance is 406.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Paderborn to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Karlsruhe bus from?

Paderborn to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Karlsruhe train from?

Paderborn to Karlsruhe train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $76.09 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Paderborn to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Paderborn to Karlsruhe train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Karlsruhe is 407 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Paderborn to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Paderborn to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 720+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $49.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Paderborn to Karlsruhe?

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