The distance between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden → Karlsruhe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mainz Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mainz Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mainz Hauptbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Mainz Hbf. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Wiesbaden is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | €33($33) | every 4 hours | 147km (91 miles) |
Train to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof | 2h 40m | €53($53) | twice daily | 184km (114 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | once daily | 219km (136 miles) | |
Drive | 1h 15m | €20($20) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
Süwex
The following major airports near Wiesbaden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.