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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Innsbruck to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Karlsruhe
How to get from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h30Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h30Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJ 286 · ICE 564 · 1598110:42 AM5h05Innsbruck Hbf3:47 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1061One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1068+
RJX 369 · RB54 · RE510:16 PM9h36Innsbruck Hbf7:52 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$571One-way3 transfers- RJX 369 · ICE 1068+
79096 · 7904810:16 PM9h36Innsbruck Hbf7:52 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$741One-way3 transfers - REX 5392 · RJX 369 · ICE 1068+7909610:08 PM9h44Innsbruck7:52 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$741One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM8h05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:35 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM8h05Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße1:35 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM8h15Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
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