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Compare train and bus for Fribourg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€86 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Karlsruhe costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Tickets start at around €86 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-26.32. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Fribourg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fribourg to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 AM12h20Fribourg6:15 PMKarlsruhe€581One-way0 transfers
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- 5:55 AM12h20Fribourg6:15 PMKarlsruhe€581One-way0 transfers
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- 5:55 AM12h20Fribourg6:15 PMKarlsruhe€581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Karlsruhe costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fribourg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fribourg and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Fribourg, Poya and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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