How to travel from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bremen Hbf, plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance634km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (314 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Karlsruhe is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Karlsruhe. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe. The distance is around 634km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe

Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€255($255)
every 3 hours531km (330 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€215($215)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4h 55m
€210($210)
every 3 hours841km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€135($135)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf7hrs
€120($120)
every 4 hours660km (410 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€35($35)
once daily720km (447 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand634km (394 miles)

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Airports near Karlsruhe

The following major airports near Karlsruhe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Karlsruhe
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Karlsruhe
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Karlsruhe