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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Gera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Gera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 30m. 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 $88, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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 Gera:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Gera costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Gera:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Gera costing on average $119 (€98).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Gera 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 Gera Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Gera by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Gera by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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