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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 16m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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