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Compare bus and train for Chur to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Karlsruhe costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Chur to Karlsruhe
How to get from Chur to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chur to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM9h10Chur, Bahnhofplatz8:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM9h10Chur, Bahnhofplatz8:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 2725:38 PM4h18Chur station9:56 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 782 · ICE 1004:38 PM4h19Chur station8:57 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$661One-way1 transfer
IR 2384 · IC 604096:11 PM4h53Chur station11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
IR 2228 · REX 25893 · 17728 · 42304:42 PM5h10Chur station9:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$891One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM9h40Chur, Bahnhofplatz9:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM10h20Chur, Bahnhofplatz1:35 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM8h10Chur, Bahnhofplatz10:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Karlsruhe costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chur and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chur station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chur, Bahnhofplatz and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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