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How to get fromNürnberg Hbf to Karlsruheby train, bus, car, or rideshare

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 61
    3h 17m
    €50–220

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Karlsruherideshare rideshare 236.2 km
    2h 59m
    €10–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus 321 / ...
    3h 51m
    €22–40

  4. Drive 236.6 km

    1. Drive from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhecar car 236.6 km
    2h 23m
    €34–49

  5. Train via Stuttgart

    1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Re
    3h 28m
    €41–212

  6. Train via Schwäbisch Hall

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hessental Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hessental Bahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl. to Karlsruhe Marktplatztrain train
    4h 48m

Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe by foot and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Nürnberg Hbf, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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