How to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €178.

Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)

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€99

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€178

Average price

24h 56m

Average total duration

24h 26m

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12h 58m

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12h 28m

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1.3 - 3.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Karlsruhe to Madrid

How to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM26h15
Karlsruhe Hbf
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1411One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM35h30
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1051One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 72 · ICE 916+Air EuropaUX1506
02:37PM7h18
Karlsruhe Hbf
09:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2121One-way
2 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10AM28h20
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10AM27h05
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:15AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:50AM28h20
Karlsruhe Hbf
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1481One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 106+IberiaIB766
02:59PM7h26
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2021One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 108+IberiaIB766
12:59PM9h26
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2001One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 108+Air EuropaUX1506
12:59PM8h56
Karlsruhe Hbf
09:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Madrid including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Madrid:

A bus is $180 (€143) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average $226 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 24h 33m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 15m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Madrid is approximately 837 miles (1348 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Madrid is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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