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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The distance between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe Hbf is 674 km. The road distance is 529 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf, including transfers.

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

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf train arrive?

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe Hbf?

There are 715+ hotels available in Karlsruhe Hbf.

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
6h 54m
€105–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
9h 17m
€45–65
Drive 529 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf529 km
5h 8m
€94–136
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
5h 17m
€131–325
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to EindhovenIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Karlsruhe HbfNightjet
8h 15m
€53–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Station
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
3. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
10h 31m
€52–64
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 34m
€137–338
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 19m
€106–297
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 18m
€128–366

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe Hbf by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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