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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $41. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration Fastest 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bratislava to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Karlsruhe costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Karlsruhe costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
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How to get from Bratislava to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:30 AM11h30Bratislava, Most SNP11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:30 AM11h30Bratislava, Most SNP11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:00 PM11h25Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:15 AM11h45Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM12h10Bratislava, Einsteinova11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:23 PM13h17Bratislava, Einsteinova10:40 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Karlsruhe costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Karlsruhe costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Einsteinova and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurobus SK to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurobus SK.
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