How to travel from Karlsruhe to Bern

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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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€55

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

3h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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30m

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4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Karlsruhe to Bern

How to get from Karlsruhe to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM4h35
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:00PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM4h35
Karlsruhe Hbf
03:00PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 275 · IC 965
08:01AM2h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:56AMBern Hauptbahnhof
$601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 101
09:01AM2h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:56AMBern Hauptbahnhof
$841One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 277 · IC 969
10:01AM2h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
12:56PMBern Hauptbahnhof
$841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 151 · IC 619
09:11AM3h15
Karlsruhe Hbf
12:26PMBern Hauptbahnhof
$891One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Karlsruhe to Bern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Bern including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bern is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Bern:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bern costing on average $40 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Bern is approximately 148 miles (239 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Bern is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Bern as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Bern:
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE to go to Bern by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.

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