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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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