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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping is to bus which costs 900 kr - 2100 kr and takes 22h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs 850 kr - 4300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Linköping via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Linköping?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Linköping is 1167 km. The road distance is 1516.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping without a car is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs 1100 kr - 3300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Linköping bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Linköping train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Linköping?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs 1100 kr - 3300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 900 kr - 2100 kr and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Linköping bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Linköping bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Linköping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Linköping?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Linköping is 1516 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Karlsruhe to Linköping.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Linköping?

There are 70+ hotels available in Linköping.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Linköping by train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Linköping City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)FRA - LPI
7h 26m
kr 848–4,249
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Linköping Centralstation344 / ...
15h 40m
kr 1,105–3,247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LinköpingN602
22h 35m
kr 924–2,031
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Malmo CEn
2. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Linköping CentralstationSJ Snabbtåg X2000 / ...
17h 35m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)STR - LPI
7h 50m
kr 907–4,556
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)FRA - GOT
3. Take the bus from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Linköping Bus Station
8h 59m
kr 1,468–3,659
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)FRA - ARN
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
8h 2m
kr 1,548–3,939
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Linköping City Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)LUX - LPI
10h 13m
kr 1,290–5,044
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Dresden HbfEc
2. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Linkoping C10300
25h 38m
kr 1,834–2,546
Drive 1,516.4 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Linköping1,516.4 km
13h 58m
kr 2,683–3,875
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Linköping
13h 42m
kr 2,887–4,115

Karlsruhe to Linköping by train

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15h 40mAverage Duration

kr 1,105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,167.3 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Linköping, Sweden?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Linköping Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Linköping via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 22h 35m.

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