There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4h 41mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 22m€30–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Karlsruhe353.3 km
3h 7mDrive 353.3 km
- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhecar 353.3 km
3h 7m€50–72Train
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4h 43m€70–320Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dortmund to Mannheim, ZOBbus
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hagsfeld Bahnhoftrain S9 / ...
8h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Karlsruhe is 398 km. The road distance is 353.3 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–320
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hagsfeld Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hak Bus
Bus from Dortmund to Mannheim, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Hak Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Karlsruhe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Karlsruhe.
There are 887+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.