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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€74 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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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The best way to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe.
You can get to Karlsruhe from Berlin 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Karlsruhe from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $27 (€24).
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 327 miles (527 km) between Berlin and Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Karlsruhe is:
- 11 buses a day.
- 28 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Karlsruhe from Berlin as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Most travelers take a train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
- You can travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with FlixBus from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
- You can take a train from Berlin to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Karlsruhe from Berlin.
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