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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Luxembourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Luxembourg
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Luxembourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Luxembourg
How to get from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 PM 4h25 Karlsruhe Hbf 3:35 AM Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 PM 4h25 Karlsruhe Hbf 3:35 AM Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
TGV 9574+
989811:32 AM 2h43 Karlsruhe Hbf 2:15 PM Luxembourg station €96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
STR 3 · ICE 108+
TGV 9552+
Bus 8213112:44 PM 3h51 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) 4:35 PM Luxembourg station €54 1 One-way 3 transfers
STR 3 · ICE 202 · ICE 9556 · Bus 821238:44 AM 3h56 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) 12:40 PM Luxembourg station €54 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 277+
830308 · 88513+
8742410:01 AM 5h23 Karlsruhe Hbf 3:24 PM Luxembourg station €64 1 One-way 3 transfers
ECE 8 · ICE 1012+
EN3948:37 AM 5h08 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:45 PM Luxembourg Airport €391 1 One-way 2 transfers
ECE 8 · ICE 1012+
LH56428:37 AM 5h08 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:45 PM Luxembourg Airport €391 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
EN39612:37 PM 5h28 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:05 PM Luxembourg Airport €391 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Luxembourg costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Luxembourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regional-Express, Intercity, CFL, TGV, Regional to go to Luxembourg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Luxembourg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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