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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bonn is to rideshare which costs €12 - €23 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bonn is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bonn Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Bonn?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Bonn is 291 km. The road distance is 275.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €50 - €210.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbf takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Bonn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Bonn?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Bonn is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Bonn bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Bonn is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Karlsruhe to Bonn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Bonn.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Bonn?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe and Bonn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Karlsruhe to Bonn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Bonn by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain 55
2h 50m
€50–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe to Bonnrideshare 262.1 km
3h 3m
€12–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus 027 / ...
5h
€23–40
Drive 275.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Bonncar 275.5 km
2h 29m
€40–58
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 56m
€50–207
Train via Boppard
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Boppard Hauptbahnhoftrain Re21
2. Take the train from Boppard Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain Rb26
4h 36m
€57–86

Karlsruhe to Bonn by train

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bonn UN Campus 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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