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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €60 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Bochum to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Bochum and Karlsruhe is 398 km. The road distance is 364.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €60 - €130.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Karlsruhe train from?

Bochum to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h.

Where does the Bochum to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bochum to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Bochum to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Karlsruhe is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Bochum to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Bochum to Karlsruhe?

Book your Bochum to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bochum to Karlsruhe?

Book your Bochum to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 819+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Bochum to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43
3h 11m
€60–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Karlsruhe central train stationN27
7h
€24–40
Drive 364.3 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Karlsruhe364.3 km
3h 13m
€52–75
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)DUS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 11m
€134–298
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Karlsruhe HbfNightjet
6h 41m
€73–216
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4h 38m
€111–240

Bochum to Karlsruhe by train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.8 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 7h.

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