How to travel from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe, Germany

The distance between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Oldenburg 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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Train to Bremen Hbf, plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlsruhe central train station.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Karlsruhe.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe

There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Oldenburg and Karlsruhe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, NordWestBahn and Nightjet run train services between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Oldenburg and Karlsruhe. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Oldenburg and Karlsruhe. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe

Compare travel optionsbetween Oldenburg and Karlsruhe

Transport options from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane + 3 similar
3hrs
€255($255)
every 3 hours513km (319 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€215($215)
hourly632km (393 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane3h 55m
€285($285)
every 3 hours591km (367 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4h 45m
€210($210)
every 3 hours823km (512 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 5m
€140($140)
every 2 hours637km (396 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof6h 55m
€130($130)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf7h 55m
€120($120)
4 times a day636km (395 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€35($35)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€95($95)
on demand560km (348 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