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How to get from Essen to Karlsruhe?

Are you planning to travel to Karlsruhe from Essen and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Essen to Karlsruhe, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Essen and Karlsruhe, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, SBB CFF FFS, HKX, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Essen and Karlsruhe, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Essen Karlsruhe trip.

For your trip from Essen to Karlsruhe, you have several transport options

Essen to Karlsruhe bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Essen to Karlsruhe, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Essen to Karlsruhe train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Essen Karlsruhe train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Essen Karlsruhe

Carpooling between Essen and Karlsruhe is perfect if you want to travel to Karlsruhe in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Essen or Karlsruhe.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Essen to Karlsruhe transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Essen Karlsruhe

City of departure
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Karlsruhe
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Distance
180 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by coach, carpooling and train
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Plan your trip from Essen to Karlsruhe easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Essen to Karlsruhe easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Essen and Karlsruhe that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Deutsche Bahn, SBB CFF FFS, HKX, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Essen and Karlsruhe with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Essen and Karlsruhe

Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Friendliness Carpooling between Essen and Karlsruhe is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transport, especially if you share the journey with nice people.
Flexible Carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe is often more flexible than other modes of transport.
Reliability You should rely on the driver's punctuality and reliability for your Essen Karlsruhe journey. They are not always on time.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, due to his or her attitude or driving style.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Speed Essen to Karlsruhe trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Accessibility Train stations in Essen or Karlsruhe are located in the city centre, making it easy to use other means of transport to reach the city centre.
Flexibility Essen Karlsruhe train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Cost Essen Karlsruhe train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Essen to Karlsruhe?
On-board services Modern buses between Essen and Karlsruhe are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power points and toilets.
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Essen and Karlsruhe, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Essen to Karlsruhe are usually much slower than trains to Karlsruhe to cover the 180 mi distance.
Comfort Essen-Karlsruhe buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.

Where to start from in Essen? Where do I arrive in Karlsruhe?

Essen departure bus stations

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Essen Departure Stations

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Karlsruhe arrival coach stations

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Karlsruhe Arrival Stations

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coach Essen Karlsruhe

The frequency of departures to Essen from Karlsruhe varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Karlsruhe, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Essen and Karlsruhe are new and usually have on-board power sockets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

Buses between Essen and Karlsruhe usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

The duration of the bus journey between Essen and Karlsruhe usually varies depending on traffic conditions and any stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses travelling to Karlsruhe for your travel date.

Bus companies Essen Karlsruhe

FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Blablabus
Public Express
Public Express
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Trains Essen Karlsruhe

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Essen to Karlsruhe, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Essen to Karlsruhe at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train tickets from Essen to Karlsruhe can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Essen to Karlsruhe. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Essen and Karlsruhe.

Train companies from Essen to Karlsruhe

Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
SBB CFF FFS
SBB CFF FFS
HKX
HKX
ÖBB
ÖBB
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
SNCF
SNCF
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Carpool Essen Karlsruhe

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your trip to Essen Karlsruhe to discuss these issues.

The average cost of a carpool from Essen to Karlsruhe depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Essen to Karlsruhe, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Essen and Karlsruhe, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pick-up locations.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Essen to Karlsruhe depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Essen Karlsruhe

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