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Compare bus and train 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.
There are 2 travel options from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Karlsruhe from Heidelberg is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $11 (€10).
The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Heidelberg is by train with an average travel time of 25 min.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 45 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 30 miles (49 km) between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Karlsruhe from Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe:
- Most travelers board their train from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe:
- You can go to Karlsruhe from Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe on Omio.
- You can take a train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $4 (€4) with FlixTrain from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.
Yes, there are direct routes from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Karlsruhe with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Karlsruhe tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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