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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $112.
Distance: 607 miles (977 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $344 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Barcelona:
A train is $64 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Barcelona costing on average $112 (€93).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€93) compared to roughly $344 (€287) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $232 (€194). The journey takes 18h 59m versus 12h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Barcelona
How to get from Karlsruhe to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM23h15Karlsruhe Hbf11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM23h15Karlsruhe Hbf11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 76 · ICE 1014+
LH11286:37 AM6h28Karlsruhe Hbf1:05 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3181One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM18h50Karlsruhe Hbf6:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM21h20Karlsruhe Hbf7:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM23h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:15 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$721One-way2 transfers
- ICE 72 · ICE 916+
DE43272:37 PM7h33Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3271One-way2 transfers - ICE 370 · ICE 518+DE43271:59 PM8h11Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3281One-way2 transfers
- ICE 6 · ICE 918+DE432712:37 PM9h33Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Barcelona:
A train is $64 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Barcelona costing on average $112 (€93).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Barcelona by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa.
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