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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€51 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erlangen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erlangen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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