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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €134.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average €134.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around €134 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-75.40. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 AM12h05Bielefeld6:10 PMKarlsruhe€361One-way0 transfers
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- 6:05 AM12h05Bielefeld6:10 PMKarlsruhe€361One-way0 transfers
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- 6:05 AM12h05Bielefeld6:10 PMKarlsruhe€361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average €134.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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