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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 €60. 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 €60, and a train costs an average of €182.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€102 Average price Cheapest | €182 Average price |
24h 56m Average total duration 24h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Madrid including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $69 (€62) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average ().
A bus is $156 (€141) less than a train with an average ticket price of $225 (€203) from Karlsruhe to Madrid.
The fastest way from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 24 h 33 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Bus takes on average 25 h 35 min.
The distance is approximately 835 miles (1347 km) from Karlsruhe to Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Madrid is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 80 flights a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Madrid from Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
- You can take a bus from Karlsruhe to Madrid with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€62) with FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Madrid.
- You can go to Madrid from Karlsruhe by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $225 (€203) with Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Madrid on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Madrid from Karlsruhe.
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