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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Bremen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bremen:
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bremen costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Bremen
How to get from Karlsruhe to Bremen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Bremen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM12h25Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM12h25Karlsruhe Hbf10:10 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 992 · ICE 7728:59 AM5h40Karlsruhe Hbf2:39 PMBremen Hbf$2021One-way4 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus2:23 PM11h22Karlsruhe Hbf1:45 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:40 AM9h55Karlsruhe Hbf11:35 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM11h20Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM11h40Karlsruhe Hbf11:35 AMBremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Bremen:
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Bremen costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Bremen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Bremen 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 Bremen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bremen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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