How to travel from Florence to Karlsruhe

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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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $249.

Distance: 386 miles (622 km)

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$70

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$249

Average price

13h 50m

Average total duration

13h 20m

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9h 29m

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8h 59m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Florence to Karlsruhe

How to get from Florence to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM15h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM15h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiEN8853+Deutsche BahnICE 107
    10:10 AM4h51
    Florence Peretola Airport
    3:01 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $8511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 AM19h05
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    12:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $891One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 AM16h55
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    7:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $911One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 AM16h25
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1654 · KL1821+Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 379
    12:40 PM9h19
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2941One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMKL1654 · KL1821+Deutsche BahnICE 205
    12:40 PM10h19
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2941One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1652 · KL1821+Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 379
    11:20 AM10h39
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2941One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $179 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Karlsruhe costing on average $249 (€204).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 9h 29m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 50m.

The distance from Florence to Karlsruhe is approximately 386 miles (622 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Karlsruhe is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Karlsruhe:
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Karlsruhe:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlsruhe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Karlsruhe's main attractions, including the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Center for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.
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