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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 3766:55 AM1h01Freiburg Hbf7:56 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 3766:55 AM1h01Freiburg Hbf7:56 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 3766:55 AM1h01Freiburg Hbf7:56 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 2045:55 AM1h02Freiburg Hbf6:57 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ECE 87:27 AM1h06Freiburg Hbf8:33 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 2782:55 PM1h01Freiburg Hbf3:56 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 AM1h40Freiburg, ZOB6:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM1h35Freiburg, ZOB9:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM1h30Freiburg, ZOB5:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Karlsruhe costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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