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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Hanover:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Hanover costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM6h55Karlsruhe Hbf4:40 AMHanover Central Station$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM6h55Karlsruhe Hbf4:40 AMHanover Central Station$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 766:37 AM3h28Karlsruhe Hbf10:05 AMHanover Hbf$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
S6 · ICE 618 · ICE 782:13 AM5h52Karlsruhe Hbf8:05 AMHanover Hbf$711One-way2 transfers
ICE 204 · ICE 7746:59 AM4h06Karlsruhe Hbf11:05 AMHanover Hbf$801One-way1 transfer
S2 · ICE 7764:47 AM4h18Karlsruhe Hbf9:05 AMHanover Hbf$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:05 AM7h35Karlsruhe Hbf5:40 PMHanover Central Station$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Hanover:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Hanover costing on average $95 (€79).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Hanover 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 Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hanover by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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