How to travel from Karlsruhe to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Karlsruhe and Berlin is around 588km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Karlsruhe to Berlin 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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance675km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlsruhe and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Berlin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Karlsruhe and Berlin is around 588km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Karlsruhe and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Berlin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Berlin. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Karlsruhe and Berlin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Karlsruhe and Berlin. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Karlsruhe and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 20m.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Karlsruhe and Berlin. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Karlsruhe and Berlin. The distance is around 675km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlsruhe to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlsruhe and Berlin

Transport options from Karlsruhe to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
every 3 hours588km (366 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€160($160)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf, Fly3h 55m
€155($155)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€160($160)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
once daily702km (436 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€89($89)
on demand675km (420 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin