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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Charleroi:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Charleroi costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $130 (€105) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.77 (€-38.62). The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 50m 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.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Charleroi:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Charleroi costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Charleroi as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
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