What is the best way to travel from Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen. 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 Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen?
You can reach Karlsruhe with just £15 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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Deutsche Bahn1h 56m006:00Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station07:56KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m018:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station20:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 18:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m019:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station21:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 19:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 21:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m020:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station22:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 20:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 1m021:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station00:52KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 21:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/02/2026 00:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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FlixBus6h 10m021:00Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 11/02/2026 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/02/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus5h 20m010:20Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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FlixBus4h 15m017:25Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 17:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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FlixBus5h 50m013:20Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station19:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen in just 1h 56m 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 Bahn1h 56m006:00Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station07:56KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m018:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station20:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 18:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m019:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station21:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 19:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 21:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 58m020:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station22:49KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 20:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 1m021:51Villingen-SchwenningenCentral Station00:52KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 09/02/2026 21:51:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/02/2026 00:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
Fastest Trains Monday
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FlixBus6h 10m021:00Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station03:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 11/02/2026 21:00:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/02/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus4h 15m017:25Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station21:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 17:25:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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FlixBus5h 20m010:20Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station15:40KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 10:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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FlixBus5h 50m013:20Villingen-SchwenningenHammerstatt Train Station19:10KarlsruheCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Hammerstatt Train Station, Villingen-Schwenningen (Germany) at 13/02/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/02/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe
What are the most popular stations in Villingen-Schwenningen and Karlsruhe?
In Villingen-Schwenningen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Hammerstatt Train Station or Marbach Ost Train Station, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof 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 Villingen-Schwenningen? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Train 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 Villingen-Schwenningen and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £15 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 1h 56m.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 Villingen-Schwenningen and Karlsruhe are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Villingen-Schwenningen 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 Mönchweiler or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from , 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe?
The most popular companies between Villingen-Schwenningen and Karlsruhe, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Villingen-Schwenningen 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe
How can I reach Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen.
How far is Karlsruhe from Villingen-Schwenningen?
The distance between Villingen-Schwenningen and Karlsruhe is 105.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Villingen-Schwenningen 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 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 18 kgs, and a flight 26 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Villingen-Schwenningen to Karlsruhe?
You can get to Karlsruhe with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Villingen-Schwenningen 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 1h 56m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Villingen-Schwenningen and to Karlsruhe
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Villingen-Schwenningen and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Villingen-Schwenningen
- Mannheim to Villingen-Schwenningen
- Munich to Villingen-Schwenningen
- Stuttgart Airport to Villingen-Schwenningen
- Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen
- Trips to Karlsruhe
- Antwerp to Karlsruhe
- Berlin to Karlsruhe
- Bremen to Karlsruhe
- Brussels to Karlsruhe
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Karlsruhe
- Dresden to Karlsruhe
- Dusseldorf to Karlsruhe
- Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe
- Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Karlsruhe
- Freiburg to Karlsruhe
- Hamburg to Karlsruhe
- Heidelberg to Karlsruhe
- Mannheim to Karlsruhe
- Memmingen Airport to Karlsruhe
- Milan to Karlsruhe
- Munich to Karlsruhe
- Paris to Karlsruhe
- Saarbruecken to Karlsruhe
- Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
- Stuttgart Airport to Karlsruhe
- Stuttgart to Karlsruhe
- Vienna to Karlsruhe
- Zurich to Karlsruhe
