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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 CHF36. 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 CHF36, and a train costs an average of CHF198.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF52 Average price Cheapest | CHF202 Average price | CHF207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF202.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
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How to get from Florence to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM15h10Florence10:10 AMKarlsruheCHF521One-way0 transfers
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7:00 PM15h10Florence10:10 AMKarlsruheCHF521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM15h10Florence10:10 AMKarlsruheCHF521One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM15h10Florence9:10 AMKarlsruheCHF591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF202.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 2 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, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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