Trains tickets from Essen to Karlsruhe

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Next departures to Karlsruhe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Südseite Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Karlsruhe
    Destination location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Karlsruhe.

Bus
Average Price$29 - $185Average Duration21h 15m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$36 - $125Average Duration2h 58m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $44Average Duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$84
Average train trip duration2h 58m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest train departure7:09pm

Essen to Karlsruhe Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Karlsruhe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Karlsruhe, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Karlsruhe, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Karlsruhe while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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