What is the best way to travel from Essen to Karlsruhe?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Essen?
You can reach Karlsruhe with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus6h 35m013:25EssenCentral Station20:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 13:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 30m020:30EssenCentral Station03:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus7h 30m006:15EssenCentral Station13:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m000:40Dusseldorf Airport04:20Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 23/06/2025 00:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 20m009:30Dusseldorf Airport12:50Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 23/06/2025 09:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 15m006:00EssenCentral Station09:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m021:00EssenCentral Station01:14KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 01:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 50m023:00EssenCentral Station04:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m002:09EssenCentral Station08:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 02:09:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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FlixBus7h 45m012:20EssenCentral Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 12:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus8h 45m013:15EssenCentral Station22:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 13:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus7h 5m015:50EssenCentral Station22:55KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 15:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus9h 30m017:45EssenCentral Station03:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 17:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 25/06/2025 03:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m021:00EssenCentral Station01:14KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 25/06/2025 01:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 15m006:00EssenCentral Station09:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 37m019:39EssenCentral Station23:16KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 19:39:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 23:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 37m
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BlaBlaCar4h 50m007:40Essen12:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 26/06/2025 07:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m010:20Essen14:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 26/06/2025 10:20:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m010:30Dusseldorf Airport14:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/06/2025 10:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m011:00Essen15:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 26/06/2025 11:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus7h 20m008:45EssenCentral Station16:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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FlixBus6h 30m020:30EssenCentral Station03:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus6h 35m013:25EssenCentral Station20:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 13:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus7h 30m006:15EssenCentral Station13:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 28m021:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 21:04:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 54m006:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:58KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 06:04:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 24m001:32Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport06:56KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 01:32:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 06:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 25m021:32Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport05:57KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 21:32:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m012:40Dusseldorf Airport16:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 12:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m012:30Essen16:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 12:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Essen to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe from Essen in just 2h 54m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 15m006:00EssenCentral Station09:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m021:00EssenCentral Station01:14KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 01:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 50m023:00EssenCentral Station04:50KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m002:09EssenCentral Station08:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 02:09:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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BlaBlaCar3h 20m009:30Dusseldorf Airport12:50Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 23/06/2025 09:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m000:40Dusseldorf Airport04:20Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 23/06/2025 00:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus6h 30m020:30EssenCentral Station03:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus6h 35m013:25EssenCentral Station20:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 13:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus7h 30m006:15EssenCentral Station13:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 23/06/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 15m006:00EssenCentral Station09:15KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 37m019:39EssenCentral Station23:16KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 19:39:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 23:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m021:00EssenCentral Station01:14KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 25/06/2025 01:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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FlixBus7h 5m015:50EssenCentral Station22:55KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 15:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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FlixBus7h 30m006:15EssenCentral Station13:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus7h 45m012:20EssenCentral Station20:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 12:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus8h 45m013:15EssenCentral Station22:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 24/06/2025 13:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m010:30Dusseldorf Airport14:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/06/2025 10:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m010:20Essen14:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 26/06/2025 10:20:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m011:20Dusseldorf Airport15:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/06/2025 11:20:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m011:00Essen15:00Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 26/06/2025 11:00:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 54m006:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:58KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 06:04:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 28m021:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport00:32KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 21:04:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 24m001:32Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport06:56KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 01:32:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 06:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 25m021:32Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport05:57KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 21:32:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m012:40Dusseldorf Airport16:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 27/06/2025 12:40:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m012:30Essen16:30Karlsruhe0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 12:30:00 to , Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus6h 30m020:30EssenCentral Station03:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 28/06/2025 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus6h 35m013:25EssenCentral Station20:00KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 13:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus7h 20m008:45EssenCentral Station16:05KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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FlixBus7h 30m006:15EssenCentral Station13:45KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 27/06/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Bus from Essen to Karlsruhe
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Karlsruhe?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Essen? With 9 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 2h 54m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Karlsruhe are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Karlsruhe?
The most popular companies between Essen and Karlsruhe, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Karlsruhe
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Karlsruhe
How can I reach Karlsruhe from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Essen.
How far is Karlsruhe from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Karlsruhe is 289.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Karlsruhe?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 49 kgs, and a flight 71 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 2h 54m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Essen and to Karlsruhe
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Hamburg to Karlsruhe
- Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Karlsruhe
- Kehl to Karlsruhe
- Kolobrzeg to Karlsruhe
- Memmingen Airport to Karlsruhe
- Milan to Karlsruhe
- Munich to Karlsruhe
- Nuremberg to Karlsruhe
- Paris to Karlsruhe
- Reutlingen to Karlsruhe
- Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
- Stuttgart Airport to Karlsruhe
- Venice to Karlsruhe
- Vienna to Karlsruhe
- Wroclaw to Karlsruhe