4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 train, with an average ticket price of zł149 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł149, while a bus costs an average of zł658.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł658 Average price | zł149 Average price Cheapest | zł1811 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 3m Average total duration 25h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration Fastest 12h 26m 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 train is zł509 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average zł658.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 3m.
Tickets start at around zł658 compared to roughly zł1811 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł1153. The journey takes 25h 33m versus 17h 48m 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 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 · FlixBus11:10 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)zł4131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)zł4131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
LH112012:37 PM7h13Karlsruhe Hbf7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł22681One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM32h15Karlsruhe Hbf8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)zł4191One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM32h45Karlsruhe Hbf7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł4351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM26h20Karlsruhe Hbf1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł4551One-way1 transfer
- ICE 106+
TP573 · TP10122:59 PM21h41Karlsruhe Hbf12:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł17381One-way2 transfers - ECE 8 · ICE 1012+TP571 · TP10208:37 AM12h48Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł18131One-way3 transfers
- ICE 376 · ICE 614+TP571 · TP10207:59 AM13h26Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł18131One-way3 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
A train is zł509 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average zł658.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 3m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
Travelling from Karlsruhe to Madrid: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
