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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:20 PM5h50Karlsruhe Hbf6:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:20 PM5h50Karlsruhe Hbf6:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:25 AM5h35Karlsruhe Hbf2:00 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:55 AM5h50Karlsruhe Hbf4:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 AM5h35Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 PM6h35Karlsruhe Hbf8:40 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Düsseldorf costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar Bus, Ecolines to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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