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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 $61. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $576.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $478 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 14m Average total duration 25h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average $576 (€466).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Madrid
How to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1271One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1271One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
LH112012:37 PM7h13Karlsruhe Hbf7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5431One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:29 PM35h56Karlsruhe Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1401One-way3 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM27h50Karlsruhe Hbf2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1531One-way1 transfer
- ICE 376 · ICE 614+
UX15067:59 AM13h56Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2451One-way2 transfers - ECE 8 · ICE 1020+UX15068:37 AM13h18Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2481One-way2 transfers
- ICE 202+UX15068:59 AM12h56Karlsruhe Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average $576 (€466).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 44m.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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