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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 $108 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 14h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a bus costs an average of $108.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 24m Average total duration Fastest 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around $108 (€90) compared to roughly $251 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144 (€121). The journey takes 13h 54m versus 8h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Karlsruhe
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.
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 15h10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 11:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 15h10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 11:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH9497+
ICE 1036:30 AM 4h29 Florence Peretola Airport 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $579 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:00 PM 17h26 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $93 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 AM 16h00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 4:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $95 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25 AM 15h45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH9439+
LH111+ICE 2051:10 PM 9h49 Florence Peretola Airport 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $447 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH9439+LH111+ICE 613 · ICE 377
1:10 PM 6h49 Florence Peretola Airport 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $451 1 One-way 3 transfers - LX3600+ICE 205+
LX16799:50 AM 13h09 Florence Peretola Airport 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $541 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 16 buses 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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