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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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus 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 train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bielefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 7 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 Deutsche Bahn, National Express to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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