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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Munich:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Munich costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Munich
How to get from Karlsruhe to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
304923:10 AM3h50Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)7:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 304923:10 AM3h50Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)7:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 56512:05 PM2h44Karlsruhe Hbf2:49 PMMunich Hbf$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2067 · ICE 5139:06 AM3h24Karlsruhe Hbf12:30 PMMunich Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
- 19673 · ICE 5918:06 AM3h14Karlsruhe Hbf11:20 AMMunich Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- 19027 · ICE 10136:32 PM3h09Karlsruhe Hbf9:41 PMMunich Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:20 PM3h30Karlsruhe Hbf2:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 AM3h40Karlsruhe Hbf8:35 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM3h40Karlsruhe Hbf11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Munich:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Munich costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Munich by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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