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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Essen:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Essen costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:55 PM6h30Karlsruhe5:25 AMEssen$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:55 PM6h30Karlsruhe5:25 AMEssen$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:55 PM6h30Karlsruhe5:25 AMEssen$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:55 AM6h50Karlsruhe3:45 PMEssen$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Essen:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Essen costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Essen 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 Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Essen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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