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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Brussels:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Brussels costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Brussels
How to get from Karlsruhe to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$331One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
30493 · 146612:25 AM13h05Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)1:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Brussels:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Brussels costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brussels by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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