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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
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€208 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe costing on average $94 (€75).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, TGV.
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