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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hanover to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Karlsruhe costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
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How to get from Hanover to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:25 PM6h45Hanover4:10 AMKarlsruhe$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:25 PM6h45Hanover4:10 AMKarlsruhe$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:25 PM6h45Hanover4:10 AMKarlsruhe$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:25 PM6h45Hanover3:10 AMKarlsruhe$431One-way0 transfers
- 1:23 PM12h37Hanover2:00 AMKarlsruhe$471One-way0 transfers
- 10:59 PM17h41Hanover4:40 PMKarlsruhe$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Karlsruhe costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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