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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Hanover to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Hanover and Karlsruhe is 473 km. The road distance is 466.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €90.

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Karlsruhe train from?

Hanover to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Hanover to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Karlsruhe is 467 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Hanover to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Hanover to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 848+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Karlsruhe?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Karlsruhe - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 30m
€35–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N33
6h 45m
€24–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 32m
€45–270
Drive 466.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Karlsruhecar 466.7 km
3h 52m
€66–95
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fuldacartrain 1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Karlsruhecar
3h 39m
€124–158
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Karlsruherideshare 467.9 km
5h 43m
€25
Fly Hannover Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 52m
€113–224
Fly Hannover Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAJ - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 55m
€124–265
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 54m
€159–419
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
6h 20m
€101–299
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 7m
€94–285

Hanover to Karlsruhe by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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