How to get from Prague to Karlsruhe

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Karlsruhe, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Karlsruhe from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Karlsruhe, Germany from Prague?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Karlsruhe, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Prague to Karlsruhe closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Prague, Czechia from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Prague, Czechia from Karlsruhe, Germany?

Reentering Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Prague from Karlsruhe?

• Negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before arrival and testing upon arrival
• Unvaccinated travellers are required to take a PCR test between days 5 and 7 after arrival
• Travellers vaccinated with the booster shot (3rd dose) are exempt from providing a COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Prague, Czechia regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Czechia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 20/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Prague from Karlsruhe here.

You can travel between Prague and Karlsruhe 2 different ways: coach or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Prague to Karlsruhe. Tickets for a coach cost on average £22.

This is compared to other travel options to Karlsruhe:

A coach journey is usually £3 less than a journey to Karlsruhe by train, which costs on average £24 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Prague is by train with an average travel time of 8 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Karlsruhe that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 9 h 50 min.

The Prague to Karlsruhe distance is approximately 280 miles (451 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Karlsruhe is:

• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Karlsruhe from Prague 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 Prague to Karlsruhe:

• Coaches most often depart from Prague at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arrive in Karlsruhe at Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof.
• Trains mostly leave from Prague, Praha, Zličín and tend to arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Karlsruhe:

• You can take a coach from Prague to Karlsruhe with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £22 with Flixbus from Prague to Karlsruhe.
• You can travel by train from Prague to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Prague to Karlsruhe tickets for £24 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Karlsruhe with the following travel operators:

• You can find around direct coaches per day and book this direct coach with.
• You can find around 3 direct trains per day and book this direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Prague and Karlsruhe.

Before travelling from Prague to Karlsruhe, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is £22 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket for this route is £24 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Prague to Karlsruhe tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.