How to travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 402 miles (648 km)

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€53

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€118

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11h 39m

Average total duration

11h 9m

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8h 53m

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8h 23m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Bratislava to Karlsruhe

How to get from Bratislava to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:30PM11h10
Bratislava
01:40AMKarlsruhe
$421One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:30PM11h10
Bratislava
01:40AMKarlsruhe
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:30PM11h10
Bratislava
01:40AMKarlsruhe
$421One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:00AM11h35
Bratislava
03:35PMKarlsruhe
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:30AM11h30
Bratislava
09:00PMKarlsruhe
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:55PM17h45
Bratislava
12:40PMKarlsruhe
$681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bratislava to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Karlsruhe costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 8h 36m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

The distance from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is approximately 402 miles (648 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Karlsruhe:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Einsteinova and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bratislava to Karlsruhe:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Interbus, Eurobus SK.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.

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