The distance between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg 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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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof.
Take the bus to Braunschweig Central Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braunschweig Central Train Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
EuroClub run regular bus services between Karlsruhe and Wolfsburg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Wolfsburg is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) 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 Wolfsburg. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlsruhe to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €275($275) | hourly | 517km (322 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 3h 55m | €320($320) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane | 4h 15m | €275($275) | hourly | 784km (487 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane | 4h 35m | €385($385) | hourly | 810km (504 miles) |
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane | 4h 60m | €240($240) | hourly | 903km (561 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 526km (327 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | €40($40) | 3 times a week | 776km (482 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €82($82) | on demand | 496km (308 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wolfsburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.