How to travel from Bern to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Bern to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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€67

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€25

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3h 17m

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2h 47m

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30m

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4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Bern to Karlsruhe

How to get from Bern to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bern to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:05AM4h35
Bern
03:40PMKarlsruhe
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
11:05AM4h35
Bern
03:40PMKarlsruhe
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:40AM4h30
Bern
06:10AMKarlsruhe
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bern 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 Bern to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bern and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $21 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Karlsruhe costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Bern to Karlsruhe is approximately 148 miles (239 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.

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