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How to get fromKarlsruhe to Enschedeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Enschede by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Enschedetrain train Rb64
    5h 52m
    €91–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Enschedebus bus FlixBus 027
    9h 50m
    €45–70

  3. Drive  456.4 km

    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Enschedecar car 456.4 km
    4h 4m
    €83–120

  4. Train via Dortmund

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train Rb51
    6h 12m
    €85–152

  5. Train via Mainz

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S6
    2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    9h 5m
    €76–168

Karlsruhe to Enschede by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Enschede via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Enschede 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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