What is the cheapest way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Karlsruhe Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The distance between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf is 435 km. The road distance is 399.5 km.

How do I travel from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 8m and costs €20 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf bus from?

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The best way to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 8m and costs €20 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf bus arrive?

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf?

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe Hbf?

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Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf by train, bus, 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 Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central StationFlx10
5h 8m
€21–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train station220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
6h 55m
€30–47
Drive 399.5 km
1. Drive from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf399.5 km
3h 58m
€57–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 54m
€120–281
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
5h 56m
€50–110

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf by train

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.9 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena West to Karlsruhe Central Station via Erfurt Central Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Karlsruhe Hbf via Frankfurt central train station and Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 55m.

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