How to get to Karlsruhe from Gothenburg

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Compare train and coach for Gothenburg to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 14h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £108, while a coach costs an average of £121.

Distance: 996 km

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£108

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Cheapest

£121

Average Price

£269

Average Price

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14h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

14h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

22h 24m

Average total duration

21h 54m

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30m

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12h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of £108.

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe:

A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 14h 53m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Karlsruhe including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £108 compared to roughly £269 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £161. The journey takes 14h 23m versus 12h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe

How to get to Karlsruhe from Gothenburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    15:0529h15
    Gothenburg
    20:20Karlsruhe
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    15:0529h15
    Gothenburg
    20:20Karlsruhe
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:3024h56
    Gothenburg
    13:26Karlsruhe
    £941One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    14:0529h00
    Gothenburg
    19:05Karlsruhe
    £591One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    9:3030h10
    Gothenburg
    15:40Karlsruhe
    £881One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    10:3030h10
    Gothenburg
    16:40Karlsruhe
    £891One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Gothenburg to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gothenburg and Karlsruhe including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of £108.

This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe:

A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe costing on average £121.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 14h 53m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 24m.

The Gothenburg to Karlsruhe distance is approximately 996 km.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Palma, London, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Gothenburg to Karlsruhe, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Karlsruhe, covering its key attractions such as the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Centre for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.

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