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Compare train and bus for Chiasso to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. 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 €66, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Chiasso to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Karlsruhe costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 10h 7m versus 5h 6m 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 Chiasso to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM5h24Chiasso5:29 PMKarlsruhe€1301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:05 PM5h24Chiasso5:29 PMKarlsruhe€1301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:05 PM5h24Chiasso5:29 PMKarlsruhe€1301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Karlsruhe costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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