What is the cheapest way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Achen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Achen to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Sarreguemines, Gare Centrale and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Achen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Achen and Karlsruhe is 168 km. The road distance is 107.6 km.

How do I travel from Achen to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Achen to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Achen to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Achen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Sarreguemines station.

Train or bus from Achen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Achen to Karlsruhe is to train via Strasbourg which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Achen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Achen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Achen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Karlsruhe is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Achen to Karlsruhe.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 816+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Achen to Karlsruhe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Achen to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Kalhausen Gare to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe HbfIce / ...
2h 53m
€42–84
Drive 107.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Achen to Karlsruhe107.6 km
1h 46m
€17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarreguemines to StrasbourgAutocar
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
5h 54m
€29–52
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRb51 / ...
4h 57m
€40–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kleinblittersdorf Bf to Hauptbahnhof, HomburgR14 / ...
2. Take the train from Homburg to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3
6h 56m

Achen to Karlsruhe by bus

2Weekly Buses

5h 54mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Achen, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Achen to Karlsruhe Hbf via Kalhausen Gare and Strasbourg in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to Karlsruhe central train station via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, and Strasbourg in around 5h 54m.

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