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Compare train and bus for Florence to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €194.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price |
13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Florence 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 Florence to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $189 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Karlsruhe costing on average $244 (€194).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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