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What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Karlsruhe from Hamburg. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 0m
£20
£27
10
Train
5h 29m
£15
£19
308
Car
6h 10m
£26
£30
1
Flight
6h 5m
£68
£145
11

What is the cheapest way to reach Karlsruhe from Hamburg?

You can get to Karlsruhe with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £29
tomorrow
from £15
Monday
from £21
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
from £21
Thursday
from £20
Friday
from £18

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    21:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Wizz Air
    22h 0m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    07:15
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £156
  • Eurowings
    24h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    11:30
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £200

    Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 44m
    0
    05:14
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    10:58
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 29m
    0
    20:24
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    01:53
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 26m
    0
    22:28
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    06:54
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    22:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    17h 0m
    0
    15:25
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • Eurowings
    19h 5m
    0
    13:20
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 15m
    0
    16:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    02:50
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    17:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    19:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    04:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Hamburg
    19:10
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £34
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    16h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £81
  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £119
  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:20
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £136

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    04:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    09:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    05:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 30m
    0
    18:00
    Hamburg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 12m
    0
    03:03
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    09:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 31m
    0
    17:11
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    00:42
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    03:03
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    10:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    05:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

What are the fastest trips from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe from Hamburg in just 5h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 6h 5m
tomorrow
from 5h 29m
Monday
from 11h 50m
Tuesday
from 6h 5m
Wednesday
from 11h 15m
Thursday
from 6h 30m
Friday
from 6h 12m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £156
  • Wizz Air
    22h 0m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    07:15
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • Ryanair
    24h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    20:30
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £435
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    21:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 29m
    0
    20:24
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    01:53
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 44m
    0
    05:14
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    10:58
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 53m
    0
    05:05
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    10:58
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    21:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    06:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 15m
    0
    16:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93
  • Ryanair
    17h 0m
    0
    15:25
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • Eurowings
    19h 5m
    0
    13:20
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £92

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    13h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    22:10
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    19:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £119
  • Wizz Air
    6h 5m
    0
    09:20
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    15:25
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £136
  • LC Perú
    16h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    08:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £81
  • Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Hamburg
    19:10
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £34
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Hamburg
    Harburg Rathaus Train Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    04:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    09:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    04:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 30m
    0
    18:00
    Hamburg
    00:30
    Karlsruhe
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    05:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 12m
    0
    03:03
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    09:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    03:03
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    10:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 31m
    0
    17:11
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    00:42
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    05:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Hamburg to Karlsruhe

What are the most popular stations in Hamburg and Karlsruhe?

In Hamburg, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Harburg Train Station, while in Karlsruhe you will be arriving at Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Karlsruhe from Hamburg? With 7 connections between 3 Bus, Train, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Hamburg and Karlsruhe, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Karlsruhe in just 5h 29m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Hamburg and Karlsruhe are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Hamburg and Karlsruhe is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Hamburg Airport or to Ettlingen, and look at flights from Hamburg Airport, and landing at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

The most popular companies between Hamburg and Karlsruhe, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Wizz Air, Eurowings, Ryanair and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Hamburg to Karlsruhe

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Hamburg to Karlsruhe. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Hamburg to Karlsruhe

How can I reach Karlsruhe from Hamburg?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Karlsruhe from Hamburg.

How far is Karlsruhe from Hamburg?

The distance between Hamburg and Karlsruhe is 517.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Hamburg and Karlsruhe?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 88 kgs, and a flight 127 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

You can get to Karlsruhe with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Karlsruhe?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Karlsruhe in just 5h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Hamburg and to Karlsruhe

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Hamburg and to Karlsruhe. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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