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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Arnhem Centraal and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Nijmegen and Karlsruhe is 480 km. The road distance is 436.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Nijmegen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Karlsruhe train from?

Nijmegen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijmegen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Nijmegen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Karlsruhe is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Nijmegen to Karlsruhe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4h 59m
€65–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N94
6h 5m
€40–65
Drive 436.8 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Karlsruhecar 436.8 km
4h 2m
€91–132
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
6h 13m
€144–394
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5h 22m
€67–144
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
7h 13m
€82–174
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€132–268

Nijmegen to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 479.9 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Arnhem Centraal and Köln Hbf in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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