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Compare bus and train 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 20m. 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 $39.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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$145 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
6:00 AM7h15Brussels1:15 PMKarlsruhe$351One-way0 transfers
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6:00 AM7h15Brussels1:15 PMKarlsruhe$351One-way0 transfers
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6:00 AM7h15Brussels1:15 PMKarlsruhe$351One-way0 transfers
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4:35 PM9h30Brussels2:05 AMKarlsruhe$371One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM10h15Brussels2:45 AMKarlsruhe$481One-way0 transfers
9:55 PM7h30Brussels5:25 AMKarlsruhe$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Karlsruhe costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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