How to travel from Eisenach to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Eisenach and Karlsruhe is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eisenach to Karlsruhe by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Karlsruhe central train station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eisenach and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Eisenach to Karlsruhe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Eisenach and Karlsruhe is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Eisenach and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eisenach to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Eisenach and Karlsruhe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eisenach and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Eisenach and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 3h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Süwex and Swiss Railways run train services between Eisenach and Karlsruhe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Eisenach and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eisenach to Karlsruhe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Karat-S and EuroClub run regular bus services between Eisenach and Karlsruhe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eisenach to Karlsruhe. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Eisenach and Karlsruhe. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eisenach to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eisenach and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Eisenach to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€85($85)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof3h 35m
€75($75)
once a week335km (208 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€25($25)
5 times a week358km (223 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt4h 50m
€25($25)
5 times a week358km (223 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€54($54)
on demand325km (202 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