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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlsruhe costing on average $129.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.89. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 5h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Karlsruhe
How to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM10h16Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:15 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM10h16Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:15 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 2444 · ICE 693 · ICE 2033:22 PM5h39Dresden Hbf9:01 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1421One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:05 AM11h22Dresden, Bf Neustadt7:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$561One-way1 transfer - IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 1079:22 AM5h39Dresden Hbf3:01 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1641One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1558 · ICE 37512:11 PM5h47Dresden Hbf5:58 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM11h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:20 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM11h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM10h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlsruhe costing on average $129.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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