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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bolzano is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bolzano is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Bolzano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Bolzano South. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Bolzano?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Bolzano?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Bolzano is 545 km. The road distance is 497.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Bolzano without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €45 - €75.

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

The bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bolzano South takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Bolzano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Bolzano train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Bolzano?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Bolzano is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Bolzano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Bolzano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Bolzano?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Bolzano is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Karlsruhe to Bolzano.

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

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

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

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bolzano Southbus N277
7h 45m
€45–75
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
8h 42m
€69–236
Drive 497.4 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Bolzanocar 497.4 km
5h 11m
€93–134
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Bolzanoshuttle
7h 23m
€231–339
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Bolzanoshuttle
6h 26m
€231–452

Karlsruhe to Bolzano by bus

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Distance: 544.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bolzano South 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bolzano Bozen via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 42m.

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