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Compare coach and train for Karlsruhe to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 287 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Dortmund from Karlsruhe by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Karlsruhe to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund 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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund.
There are 2 options to travel to Dortmund from Karlsruhe including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Dortmund is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £16 compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Karlsruhe to Dortmund costing on average £17.
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Karlsruhe is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h.
The Karlsruhe to Dortmund distance is approximately 177 miles.
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Dortmund is:
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Dortmund from Karlsruhe as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Karlsruhe to Dortmund:
- Coaches from Karlsruhe to Dortmund most often leave from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Karlsruhe to Dortmund:
- FlixBus can get you to Dortmund by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund for £17 on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Dortmund by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Dortmund for £16.
Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to take to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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