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Compare train and bus for Chiasso to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. 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 €65, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chiasso to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Chiasso to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Karlsruhe costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
The journey is about 1m faster (5h 5m by train vs 5h 6m by car) and roughly €6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€83 vs €89). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Chiasso to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM 14h10 Chiasso 11:10 AM Karlsruhe €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 PM 14h10 Chiasso 11:10 AM Karlsruhe €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 PM 14h10 Chiasso 11:10 AM Karlsruhe €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Karlsruhe costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chiasso and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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