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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Arnhem?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Arnhem, Velperplein - D via Nijmegen, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Arnhem?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Arnhem Centraal. This train operates Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Arnhem?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Arnhem is 462 km. The road distance is 454.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Arnhem bus from?

Karlsruhe to Arnhem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Arnhem train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Arnhem?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Arnhem bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Arnhem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Arnhem train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Arnhem?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Arnhem is 454 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Karlsruhe to Arnhem.

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

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Karlsruhe to Arnhem - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Arnhem by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
4h 7m
€72–170
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Arnhem Centraalnighttrain Nj
6h 20m
€30–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N94
7h 9m
€47–66
Drive 454.4 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Arnhemcar 454.4 km
3h 55m
€84–122
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
6h 19m
€85–190
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
6h 35m
€65–209
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Arnhemcar
5h 28m
€152–197
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 20m
€158–209
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 5m
€148–455
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 45m
€143–348

Karlsruhe to Arnhem by train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Arnhem, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem Centraal via Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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