There are 4 ways to get from Olpe to Karlsruhe by train, night train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5h 22m€73–186Drive 281 km
cheapest- Drive from Olpe to Karlsruhecar 281 km
2h 23m€42–60Train, night train
- Take the train from Gummersbach Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb25
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 6m€44–115Line 301 bus, train
- Take the bus from Olpe In der Wüste to Gummersbach Bfbus 301
- Take the train from Gummersbach Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5h 25m
Olpe to Karlsruhe by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Olpe to Karlsruhe is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Olpe to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Olpe to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Siegen Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Olpe and Karlsruhe is 429 km. The road distance is 281 km.
The best way to get from Olpe to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Olpe to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
Olpe to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Siegen Hbf station.
Olpe to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olpe to Karlsruhe is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Olpe to Karlsruhe.
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What companies run services between Olpe, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?
You can take a bus from Olpe Bruchstraße to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Siegen ZOB, Siegen Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Siegen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gummersbach Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gummersbach Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 02261/ 9260 - 0
- Website
- OVAG
Bus from Olpe In der Wüste to Gummersbach Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- OVAG
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