Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Dortmund.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Karlsruhe to DortmundAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Karlsruhe to Dortmund: Trip Overview
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Based on 7 reviews, Deutsche Bahn ICE was rated 4.5 stars for this trip. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at $35.00, with the trip lasting on average 3h28.
Karlsruhe to Dortmund Train
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The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Dortmund was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Karlsruhe to Dortmund, as early as possible.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Dortmund, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Karlsruhe and Dortmund, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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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