What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool, Trains and Flights to Dortmund from Karlsruhe. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Dortmund from Karlsruhe?
You can reach Dortmund with just £23 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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FlixBus8h 0m018:05KarlsruheCentral Station03:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus8h 0m018:05KarlsruheCentral Station02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 30/03/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m009:15KarlsruheCentral Station16:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 09:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus6h 0m004:15KarlsruheCentral Station10:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 04:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Lauda Europe13h 50m021:10Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lauda Europe goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 21:10:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 30/03/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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LC Perú24h 40m007:30Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport08:10Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 07:30:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 30/03/2026 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
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Skyscanner8h 35m006:15Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport14:50Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 06:15:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Cheapest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus8h 0m018:05KarlsruheCentral Station02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/04/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/04/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus6h 0m003:15KarlsruheCentral Station09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Ryanair13h 25m021:40Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 21:40:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo23h 40m011:25Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 11:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £165 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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Skyscanner24h 10m010:55Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 10:55:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Wizz Air5h 55m008:25Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport14:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 03/04/2026 08:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
You can get to Dortmund from Karlsruhe in just 5h 55m with a Flight from Wizz Air. 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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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus8h 0m018:05KarlsruheCentral Station03:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 28/03/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus6h 0m004:15KarlsruheCentral Station10:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 04:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m009:15KarlsruheCentral Station16:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 09:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 29/03/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Skyscanner8h 35m006:15Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport14:50Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 06:15:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Lauda Europe13h 50m021:10Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lauda Europe goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 21:10:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 30/03/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Wizz Air16h 10m015:55Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport08:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 29/03/2026 15:55:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 30/03/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £158 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Flights Sunday
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FlixBus6h 0m003:15KarlsruheCentral Station09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/04/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/04/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 01/04/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/04/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus6h 0m003:15KarlsruheCentral Station09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus6h 45m008:15KarlsruheCentral Station15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus7h 35m010:55KarlsruheCentral Station18:30DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 02/04/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/04/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Ryanair13h 25m021:40Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport11:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 21:40:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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Wizz Air16h 5m016:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport08:05Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 16:00:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £201 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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LC Perú17h 55m021:00Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport14:55Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 02/04/2026 21:00:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £214 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Wizz Air5h 55m008:25Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport14:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 03/04/2026 08:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 03/04/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Fastest Flights Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund
What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Dortmund?
In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train Station, while in Dortmund you will be arriving at Central Station, West Train Station or Asseln Mitte 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 Dortmund from Karlsruhe? With 5 connections between 2 Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus 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 Karlsruhe and Dortmund, you can pay as low as £23 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 Flight from Wizz Air: you will get to Dortmund in just 5h 55m.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 Karlsruhe and Dortmund are FlixBus, Wizz Air and LC Perú, 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 Karlsruhe and Dortmund 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 Ettlingen or to Dortmund Airport, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Dortmund 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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Dortmund, are FlixBus, Wizz Air and LC Perú. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Wizz Air, LC Perú, Skyscanner and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Dortmund. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Dortmund
How can I reach Dortmund from Karlsruhe?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Dortmund from Karlsruhe.
How far is Dortmund from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Dortmund is 286.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Dortmund?
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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
You can get to Dortmund with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?
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 Dortmund in just 5h 55m with a Flight from Wizz Air.
More routes to Karlsruhe and to Dortmund
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