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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $102.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration Fastest 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Karlsruhe to Bologna:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Bologna costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $231 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $180. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 8h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Bologna
How to get from Karlsruhe to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 AM12h10Karlsruhe2:30 PMBologna$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 AM12h10Karlsruhe2:30 PMBologna$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 PM11h15Karlsruhe2:45 AMBologna$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:20 PM16h20Karlsruhe1:40 PMBologna$641One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 PM12h15Karlsruhe6:25 AMBologna$741One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 PM11h20Karlsruhe2:25 AMBologna$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Bologna:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Bologna costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Bologna 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 Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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