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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 an average ticket price of CHF 30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 30, while a train costs an average of CHF 64.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 64 Average price | CHF 30 Average price Cheapest | CHF 37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around CHF 64 compared to roughly CHF 37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 26. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 59m 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.
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How to get from Erlangen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 AM 7h35 Erlangen 11:55 AM Karlsruhe CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 AM 7h35 Erlangen 11:55 AM Karlsruhe CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 AM 7h35 Erlangen 11:55 AM Karlsruhe CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:20 AM 7h35 Erlangen 12:55 PM Karlsruhe CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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