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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 31h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Bucharest and Karlsruhe is 1483 km. The road distance is 1736.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 18m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Karlsruhe bus from?

Bucharest to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Karlsruhe train from?

Bucharest to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 28h 48m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €280 and takes 6h 40m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €135 - €145 and takes 24h 38m.

Where does the Bucharest to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Karlsruhe?

Karlsruhe is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:45 AM in Bucharest and 1:45 AM in Karlsruhe.

Where does the Bucharest to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Bucharest to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Karlsruhe is 1736 km. It takes approximately 16h 39m to drive from Bucharest to Karlsruhe.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 824+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Bucharest to Karlsruhe - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Karlsruhe by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 23m
€129–343
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Karlsruhe central train station1929
31h 55m
€60–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
20h 18m
€77–210
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
28h 48m
€187–309
Drive 1,736.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Karlsruhe1,736.4 km
16h 39m
€246–355
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
7h
€156–335
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
8h 46m
€199–404
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)BBU - FKB
6h 40m
€69–273
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurt
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe
24h 38m
€136–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzău
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Karlsruhe
29h 45m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Karlsruhe
18h 39m
€318–445

Bucharest to Karlsruhe by train

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28h 48mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,483.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 28h 48m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) twice a week.

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