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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Assen to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Assen and Karlsruhe is 611 km. The road distance is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 24m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Assen to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Karlsruhe bus from?

Assen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Karlsruhe train from?

Assen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.

Train or bus from Assen to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Assen to Karlsruhe is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 24m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Assen to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Assen to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Assen to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Assen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Assen to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Karlsruhe is 570 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Assen to Karlsruhe.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 814+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Assen to Karlsruhe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Assen to Karlsruhe by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
7h 24m
€85–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Karlsruhe central train station027
13h 1m
€40–52
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Koeln HbfNj
3. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfNj
11h 11m
€92–568
Drive 570 km
1. Drive from Assen to Karlsruhe570 km
4h 58m
€102–147
Train
1. Take the train from Assen to ZwolleSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Deventer to Karlsruhe HbfNightjet
9h 48m
€107–358
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 47m
€161–396
Bus, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)BRE - STR
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
8h 8m
€154–401
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
7h 3m
€158–418

Assen to Karlsruhe by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.9 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Assen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Frankfurt in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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