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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 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
How to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:20 PM9h10Karlsruhe Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:20 PM9h10Karlsruhe Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 12610:37 AM4h52Karlsruhe Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1971One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 2612 · 20074 · IC 35488:59 AM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf3:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1561One-way2 transfers
ICE 2574 · IC 1947 · ICE 1249:59 AM7h30Karlsruhe Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1551One-way2 transfers
ICE 2576 · ICE 1049 · IC 2202 · ICE 1267:59 AM7h30Karlsruhe Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1551One-way3 transfers
FlixBus3:50 AM8h55Karlsruhe Hbf12:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$661One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus10:08 AM11h22Karlsruhe Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM11h45Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$701One-way1 transfer
ICE 2614+
KL18186:59 AM6h01Karlsruhe Hbf1:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3761One-way1 transfer
ICE 2608+
KL182212:59 PM6h51Karlsruhe Hbf7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3771One-way1 transfer
ICE 2612+
KL18208:59 AM6h31Karlsruhe Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3901One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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