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How to get from Karlsruhe to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Karlsruhe and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus), 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 Karlsruhe and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Karlsruhe Essen trip.

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

Karlsruhe to Essen bus

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

Karlsruhe to Essen train

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

Carpooling Karlsruhe Essen

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

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

Travel information for Karlsruhe Essen

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

Plan your trip from Karlsruhe to Essen 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 Karlsruhe and Essen 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, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Karlsruhe and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Karlsruhe and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Karlsruhe to Essen?
Friendliness Carpooling between Karlsruhe and Essen is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transport, especially if you share the journey with nice people.
Flexible Carpooling from Karlsruhe to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transport.
Reliability You should rely on the driver's punctuality and reliability for your Karlsruhe Essen 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 Karlsruhe to Essen?
Speed Karlsruhe to Essen trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Accessibility Train stations in Karlsruhe or Essen are located in the city centre, making it easy to use other means of transport to reach the city centre.
Flexibility Karlsruhe Essen train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Cost Karlsruhe Essen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Karlsruhe to Essen?
On-board services Modern buses between Karlsruhe and Essen 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 Karlsruhe and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Karlsruhe to Essen are usually much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 180 mi distance.
Comfort Karlsruhe-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.

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

Karlsruhe departure bus stations

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Karlsruhe Departure Stations

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Essen arrival coach stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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coach Karlsruhe Essen

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

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

Buses between Karlsruhe and Essen 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 Karlsruhe and Essen 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 Essen for your travel date.

Bus companies Karlsruhe Essen

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Trains Karlsruhe Essen

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Essen, 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 Karlsruhe to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train tickets from Karlsruhe to Essen 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 Karlsruhe to Essen. 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 Karlsruhe and Essen.

Train companies from Karlsruhe to Essen

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

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 Karlsruhe Essen to discuss these issues.

The average cost of a carpool from Karlsruhe to Essen 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 Karlsruhe to Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Karlsruhe and Essen, 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 Karlsruhe to Essen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Karlsruhe Essen

Blablacar
Blablacar
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