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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 18h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 607 miles (977 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 36m Average total duration Fastest 18h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $152 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Karlsruhe costing on average $234 (€188).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 6m.
Train takes on average 30h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Karlsruhe
How to get from Barcelona to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4822 · 515112:20 PM21h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:35 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$991One-way1 transfer
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4822 · 515112:20 PM21h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:35 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus5:15 PM17h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus6:20 PM18h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM19h25Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants1:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:20 PM21h03Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $152 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Karlsruhe costing on average $234 (€188).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 6m.
Train takes on average 30h 36m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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