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Compare train and bus for Bremen to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen 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 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bremen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Karlsruhe costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Bremen to Karlsruhe
How to get from Bremen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 PM9h30Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)6:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 PM9h30Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)6:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4409 · ECE 58:17 AM5h06Bremen Hbf1:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1571One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:55 AM11h31Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:20 AM12h07Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)7:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
ICE 1079:44 AM5h15Bremen Hbf2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM12h35Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)8:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM12h35Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)10:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM11h50Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)5:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Karlsruhe costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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