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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec is to bus which costs 250 zł - 360 zł and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs 390 zł - 600 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Zgorzelec?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Zgorzelec. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Zgorzelec, Armii Krajowej St. via Heidelberg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Zgorzelec?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zgorzelec via Frankfurt and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Zgorzelec is 617 km. The road distance is 651.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 3m and costs 390 zł - 950 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 3m and costs 390 zł - 950 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 250 zł - 360 zł and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec is 652 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec.

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

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zgorzelec?

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Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Zgorzelec
5h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg central train station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Zgorzelec, Armii Krajowej St.012
12h 30m
zł 250–351
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to ZgorzelecRe
9h 3m
zł 395–912
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Dresden-NeustadtEn
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to ZgorzelecRe
9h 48m
zł 638–810
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)STR - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Zgorzelec
7h 14m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
4. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zgorzelec
7h 29m
zł 706–1,235
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt12N
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to ZgorzelecRe
9h 48m
zł 537–678
Drive 651.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec651.7 km
5h 27m
zł 393–567

Karlsruhe to Zgorzelec by train

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9h 3mAverage Duration

zł 395Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.2 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Zgorzelec, Dolnośląskie, Poland?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zgorzelec via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zgorzelec, Armii Krajowej St. via Heidelberg central train station in around 12h 30m.

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