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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plzeň and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Pilsen and Karlsruhe is 478 km. The road distance is 429.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Pilsen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plzeň station.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Karlsruhe train from?

Pilsen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Pilsen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pilsen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Pilsen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Karlsruhe is 430 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Pilsen to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Pilsen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Pilsen to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pilsen to Karlsruhe by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
6h 25m
€75–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N1315 / ...
7h 10m
€35–65
Drive 429.7 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Karlsruhecar 429.7 km
3h 39m
€67–97
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
7h 57m
€98–257
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Regensburg Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
8h 2m
€106–318
Bus, train via Schwäbisch Hall
1. Take the bus from Pilsen to Nürnberg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hessental Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hessental Bahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl. to Karlsruhe Marktplatztrain
9h 4m

Pilsen to Karlsruhe by bus

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.2 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Pilsen, Czechia and Karlsruhe, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Plzeň to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 57m.

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