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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Brussels to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Karlsruhe costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Karlsruhe
How to get from Brussels to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4744 · 5415211:35 PM11h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4744 · 5415211:35 PM11h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN2617+ICE 2057:30 PM3h34Brussels Airport11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 11 · IC 1940 · ICE 1056:23 AM6h36Brussels-Midi12:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
- ICE 11 · ICE 1036:23 AM4h36Brussels-Midi10:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
- IC 522 · R 5005 · 26809 · ICE 51312:20 AM9h39Brussels-Midi9:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1131One-way4 transfers
- 50345 · 304925:35 PM9h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$611One-way1 transfer
KL1704+ICE 205+
KL181910:35 AM12h29Brussels Airport11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4521One-way2 transfers- KL1702+ICE 205+KL18198:05 AM14h59Brussels Airport11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4521One-way2 transfers
- KL1700+ICE 205+KL18196:20 AM16h44Brussels Airport11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Karlsruhe costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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