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.
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.
👋 Also check out Karlsruhe → Nuremburg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf.
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Take the bus to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 5m | €215($215) | hourly | 328km (204 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 281km (174 miles) |
Train via Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental | 3h 45m | €13($13) | every 2 hours | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | twice daily | 272km (169 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 20m | €33($33) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
Go Ahead BW
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Westfrankenbahn
Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
EuroClub
The following major airports near Karlsruhe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.