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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 493 miles (794 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$133 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 7m Average total duration Fastest 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen costing on average $133 (€106).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Copenhagen
How to get from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM15h45Karlsruhe Hbf1:30 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus1:40 AM18h30Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
LH83012:37 PM5h48Karlsruhe Hbf6:25 PMCopenhagen Airport$3671One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 6 · ECE 39212:37 PM11h31Karlsruhe Hbf12:08 AMCopenhagen Central Station$1661One-way1 transfer
ICE 6 · ECE 392 · R 127212:37 PM11h17Karlsruhe Hbf11:54 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1661One-way2 transfers
ECE 8 · S1 · RJ 3848:37 AM11h01Karlsruhe Hbf7:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM22h50Karlsruhe Hbf11:05 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM20h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM19h40Karlsruhe Hbf5:45 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1051One-way1 transfer
ICE 76 · ICE 1014+
LH8286:37 AM7h18Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMCopenhagen Airport$3471One-way2 transfers
ICE 376 · ICE 614+
LH8287:59 AM5h56Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMCopenhagen Airport$3571One-way2 transfers
ICE 204+
LH8286:59 AM6h56Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMCopenhagen Airport$3571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Copenhagen costing on average $133 (€106).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Copenhagen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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