How to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
- 449 km as the crow flies
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 32m
2 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€161
Cheapest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 449 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
449 km
Karlsruhe to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Karlsruhe central → Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
FlixBus·8h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€74Departures from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:15 | 23:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusKarlsruhe central-Amsterdam SloterdijkBook →Regional connectionKarlsruhe-Mannheim-City AirportBook →
Deutsche BahnMannheim-City Airport-Frankfurt am MainBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Deutsche Bahn, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Karlsruhe central to Amsterdam Sloterdijk, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Karlsruhe to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 8h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:40, from Karlsruhe central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam leave from?
Karlsruhe central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Amsterdam from Karlsruhe?
About 449 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Karlsruhe to Amsterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Karlsruhe to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Deutsche Bahn, KLM.
Can you get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 52m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026