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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$113 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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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How to get from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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