What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and De Efteling?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at De Efteling. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

The distance between Karlsruhe and De Efteling is 493 km. The road distance is 472.1 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to De Efteling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to De Efteling train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to De Efteling bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at De Efteling station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to De Efteling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to De Efteling is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Karlsruhe to De Efteling.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to De Efteling?

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

Where can I stay near De Efteling?

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Karlsruhe to De Efteling - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Karlsruhe to De Efteling by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
6h 21m
€79–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to De Eftelingbus N93
8h 26m
€45–75
Drive 472.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to De Eftelingcar 472.1 km
4h 26m
€85–122
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bredatrain
6h 44m
€114–376
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
6h 34m
€65–369
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Sprinter / ...
8h 42m
€108–420
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 Bredatrain
6h 37m
€160–414
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 Bredatrain
6h 57m
€164–371

Karlsruhe to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to De Efteling via Köln Hbf, 's-Hertogenbosch, 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to De Efteling once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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