How to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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$121

Average price

$51

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Cheapest

6h 26m

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5h 56m

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10h 35m

Average total duration

10h 5m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

How to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM9h10
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM9h10
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 126
    10:37 AM4h52
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $1971One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2612 · 20074 · IC 3548
    8:59 AM6h05
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1561One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2574 · IC 1947 · ICE 124
    9:59 AM7h30
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2576 · ICE 1049 · IC 2202 · ICE 126
    7:59 AM7h30
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 AM8h55
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    12:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:08 AM11h22
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM11h45
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2614+KLM CityhopperKL1818
    6:59 AM6h01
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    1:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2608+KLM CityhopperKL1822
    12:59 PM6h51
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2612+German AirwaysKL1820
    8:59 AM6h31
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3901One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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