How to travel from Karlsruhe to Bologna

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Bologna

Travel 340 miles (549 km) by train or bus between Karlsruhe and Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Bologna.

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 110 34Cheapest
Average price 182 55Cheapest
Average duration10h 10m11h 15m
Direct Options
First departure4:56 AM12:05 AM
Last departure11:30 PM11:40 PM
No. of daily departures18
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus

Travel options
from Karlsruhe to Bologna

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
03:25PM16h15
Karlsruhe
07:40AMBologna
$501One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:25PM16h15
Karlsruhe
07:40AMBologna
$501One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
03:15PM11h00
Karlsruhe
02:15AMBologna
$561One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:45AM13h30
Karlsruhe
09:15PMBologna
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05PM13h15
Karlsruhe
07:20AMBologna
$681One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Bologna from Karlsruhe with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Karlsruhe to Bologna travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Bologna

      FAQs: Travel to Bologna 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 Bologna.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Bologna: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $39 (€34) compared to other travel options to Bologna:

      A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train with an average ticket price of $69 (€60) from Karlsruhe to Bologna.

      The quickest way to travel to Bologna from Karlsruhe is by train, which takes on average 10 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 11 h on average.

      You should expect to travel around 340 miles (549 km) between Karlsruhe and Bologna.

      The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Bologna is:

      • Around 4 buses per day.
      • 2 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bologna from Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Karlsruhe to Bologna:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to Bologna, Stazione Centrale.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Karlsruhe to Bologna:

      • You can take a bus from Karlsruhe to Bologna with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $39 (€34) with FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Bologna.
      • You can take a train from Karlsruhe to Bologna with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€60) with Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Bologna.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Bologna with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Bologna with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Bologna 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 route.

      Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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