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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €181 Average price |
12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration Fastest 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bologna 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 Bologna to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $70 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Karlsruhe costing on average $113 (€90).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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