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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Karlsruhe is to line 122 bus and bus which costs €7 - €19 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 54 min and costs €17 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Esslingen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Esslingen and Karlsruhe is 94 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs €17 - €70.

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

The train from Esslingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 54 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Esslingen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), depart from Pliensauv. Weilstraße station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Karlsruhe train from?

Esslingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 54 min and costs €17 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 122 bus and bus, which costs €7 - €19 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Esslingen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Esslingen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Flughafen/Messe station.

Where does the Esslingen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Esslingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Karlsruhe is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Esslingen to Karlsruhe.

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

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Esslingen to Karlsruhe - 5 ways to travel via train, line 122 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Esslingen to Karlsruhe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 83 / ...
54 min
€17–70
Line 122 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Flughafen/Messebus 122
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 027 / ...
2h 5m
€8–19
Drive 91.6 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Karlsruhecar 91.6 km
1h 2m
€14–19
Train via Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
1h 16m
€17–71
Train via Heilbronn
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl. to Karlsruhe Marktplatztrain 85462 / ...
3h 1m

Esslingen to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 94.2 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–70 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Karlsruhe central train station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal in around 2h 5m.

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