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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m 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 $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlsruhe costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
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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.
- FlixBus12:40 PM8h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:20 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:40 PM8h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:20 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1652 · ICE 3718:11 AM5h48Dresden Hbf1:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1831One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:00 AM9h26Dresden, Bf Neustadt3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$991One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain5:45 AM9h41Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain · FlixTrain7:00 AM8h26Dresden-Neustadt station3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM11h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM12h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:35 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM12h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Karlsruhe costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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