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Compare train and bus for Giessen to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Giessen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Giessen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Karlsruhe costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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