What is the cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Ettlingen and Bad Vilbel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen station to Bad Vilbel. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Bad Vilbel Südbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Bad Vilbel?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Bad Vilbel Südbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

The distance between Ettlingen and Bad Vilbel is 159 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.

How do I travel from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel without a car?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €23 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel bus from?

Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel train from?

Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel bus arrive?

Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel train arrive?

Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel.

How do I get a train ticket from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel?

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Where can I stay near Bad Vilbel?

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Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2h 13m
€24–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h 11m
€17–27
Drive 150.8 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Bad Vilbelcar 150.8 km
1h 26m
€29–41
Train via Heidelberg
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Langentrain
3. Take the train from Langen to Bad Vilbel Südbahnhoftrain S6
3h 46m
€17–38

Ettlingen to Bad Vilbel by train

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Distance: 159.1 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Ettlingen, Germany and Bad Vilbel, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Süwex also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train station hourly. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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