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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Bayreuth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €108.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth costing on average €108.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around €108 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€59. The journey takes 5h 19m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bayreuth costing on average €108.
Other travel options to Bayreuth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Bayreuth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) and arrive in Bayreuth Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Bayreuth, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bayreuth by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bayreuth by train.
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