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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Gera
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €48. 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 €48, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Gera is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Gera:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Gera costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, FlixBus to go to Gera by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Gera by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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