How to travel from Hagen to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Karlsruhe is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hagen 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.

👋 Also check out KarlsruheHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Karlsruhe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Hagen and Karlsruhe is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hagen and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Karlsruhe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hagen and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hagen and Karlsruhe. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Hagen and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen 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 30m.

FlixBus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., EuroClub and Karat-S run regular bus services between Hagen and Karlsruhe. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Karlsruhe. We recommend that you take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Hagen and Karlsruhe. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Hagen to Karlsruhe

Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Hagen to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€75($75)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€24($24)
5 times a week355km (221 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€56($56)
on demand336km (209 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