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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Heilbronn is 71 km. The road distance is 73.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €17 - €29.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Heilbronn train from?

Karlsruhe to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Heilbronn train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Heilbronn is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 786+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Heilbronn?

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

Karlsruhe to Heilbronn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45
1h 9m
€17–29
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe to Heilbronnrideshare 73 km
1h 24m
€4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N168 / ...
1h 55m
€10–17
Drive 73.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Heilbronncar 73.7 km
1h 7m
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karlsruhe to Heilbronntaxi 73.7 km
1h 7m
€200–250

Karlsruhe to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 71.4 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heilbronn central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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