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How to get from Essen to Karlsruhe?

Planning to travel to Essen from Karlsruhe and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Essen to Karlsruhe, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Essen and Karlsruhe, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

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

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Essen to Karlsruhe, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Essen Karlsruhe trip.

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

Bus tickets from Essen to Karlsruhe

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 tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Essen Karlsruhe train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Essen Karlsruhe

Carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe is perfect if you want to travel to Karlsruhe in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Essen or Karlsruhe.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Essen to Karlsruhe transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Essen Karlsruhe Travel Information

Departure city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Karlsruhe
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Distance
180 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus, 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 transportation options like 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 in a few clicks the tickets between Essen and Karlsruhe that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like 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 different ways to travel between Essen and Karlsruhe

Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Friendliness Carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transportation, especially if you share the ride with nice people.
Flexible Carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Reliability You have to rely on the punctuality and reliability of the driver for your Essen Karlsruhe trip. He is not always on time.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Essen to Karlsruhe?
Speed Essen to Karlsruhe trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Accessibility The train stations in Essen or Karlsruhe are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Flexibility Essen Karlsruhe train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Cost Essen Karlsruhe train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Essen to Karlsruhe?
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Essen and Karlsruhe are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule 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 mostly much slower than trains to Karlsruhe to cover the 180 mi distance of the trip.
Comfort Essen-Karlsruhe buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.

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

Essen Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Essen

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Karlsruhe arrival bus stations

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Karlsruhe Arrival Stations

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Bus 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 bus departures to Karlsruhe, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Essen and Karlsruhe are new and offer on-board power outlets 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 the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

The duration of the bus trip between Essen and Karlsruhe usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling 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 traveling by train from Essen to Karlsruhe that 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 transportation between Essen and Karlsruhe.

Train companies between Essen and 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 Essen Karlsruhe trip to discuss these issues.

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

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

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

Carpooling platform Essen Karlsruhe

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