How to travel from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
Operated byFlixBus-de+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (125 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Nuremburg and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe, 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 Nuremburg and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), Deutsche Bahn Regional, Westfrankenbahn and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH run train services between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Nuremburg and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 45m.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Karlsruhe. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Nuremburg and Karlsruhe. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Nuremburg to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 5m
€215($215)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€85($85)
every 4 hours281km (174 miles)
Train via Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental3h 45m
€13($13)
every 2 hours248km (154 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
twice daily272km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand251km (156 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