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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 an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €37. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 5h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:55 AM 7h25 Chemnitz 7:20 PM Karlsruhe €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:55 AM 7h25 Chemnitz 7:20 PM Karlsruhe €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:55 AM 7h25 Chemnitz 7:20 PM Karlsruhe €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:55 PM 7h25 Chemnitz 8:20 PM Karlsruhe €30 1 One-way 0 transfers1:10 AM 8h50 Chemnitz 10:00 AM Karlsruhe €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Karlsruhe costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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