What is the cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bolzano and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bolzano and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Bolzano and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Bolzano and Karlsruhe is 545 km. The road distance is 495.5 km.

How do I travel from Bolzano to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

The bus from Bolzano South to Karlsruhe central train station takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Karlsruhe bus from?

Bolzano to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Bolzano to Karlsruhe train from?

Bolzano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Bolzano station.

Train or bus from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Bolzano to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Bolzano to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Bolzano to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Bolzano to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Brennero station.

Can I drive from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Karlsruhe is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Bolzano to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

Book your Bolzano to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bolzano to Karlsruhe?

Book your Bolzano to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Bolzano to Karlsruhe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Karlsruhe by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N277
8h 5m
€45–75
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bolzano to Brennerotrain 100
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rb
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
8h 55m
€112–234
Drive 495.5 km
1. Drive from Bolzano to Karlsruhecar 495.5 km
5h 5m
€93–135
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MUC - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 38m
€242–402
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Sud/Bozen S. to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
10h 44m
€100–263

Bolzano to Karlsruhe by bus

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Distance: 545 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Karlsruhe, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolzano to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brennero, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 8h 55m.

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