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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $83 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Milan:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Milan costing on average $68 (€57).
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Milan costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
You'll arrive about 5h 14m sooner (1h 10m by flight vs 6h 24m by car) and save roughly $103 (€86) compared to fuel and tolls ($68 (€57) vs $171 (€143)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Milan
How to get from Karlsruhe to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 202+
LH2748:59 AM5h41Karlsruhe Hbf2:40 PMMilan Linate Airport$2661One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus8:10 PM8h55Karlsruhe Hbf5:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 AM7h55Karlsruhe Hbf11:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM8h25Karlsruhe Hbf8:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$421One-way0 transfers
ICE 204+
LH56366:59 AM7h01Karlsruhe Hbf2:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
ICE 204+
EN88106:59 AM7h01Karlsruhe Hbf2:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
ICE 76 · ICE 1014+
LH56366:37 AM7h23Karlsruhe Hbf2:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2601One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Milan:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Milan costing on average $68 (€57).
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Milan costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and arrive in Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Milan by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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