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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Kehl
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Kehl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Kehl
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Kehl, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kehl:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kehl costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Kehl take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 59m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Kehl
How to get from Karlsruhe to Kehl by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kehl is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 PM 0h55 Karlsruhe 10:25 PM Kehl €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:30 PM 0h55 Karlsruhe 10:25 PM Kehl €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:30 PM 0h55 Karlsruhe 10:25 PM Kehl €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:15 PM 0h55 Karlsruhe 6:10 PM Kehl €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:10 PM 1h00 Karlsruhe 8:10 PM Kehl €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:30 PM 0h55 Karlsruhe 9:25 PM Kehl €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kehl:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kehl costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Kehl take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Kehl 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 Kehl station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kehl, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Kehl by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Kehl by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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