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How to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich

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Travel Information from Karlsruhe to Munich

distanceDistance157 miles (253 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$12 - $11
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 3 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $12 (€10) • 2 h 42 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 157 miles (253 km) by bus or train between Karlsruhe and Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Munich.

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from Karlsruhe to Munich

How to get from Karlsruhe to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:35AM3h40
Karlsruhe
12:15PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:20PM3h30
Karlsruhe
02:50AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$141One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
12:05PM2h44
Karlsruhe Hbf
02:49PMMunich Hbf
$411One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:28AM2h58
Karlsruhe Hbf
12:26PMMunich Hbf
$411One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
10:27AM2h46
Karlsruhe Hbf
01:13PMMunich Hbf
$411One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
11:06AM3h20
Karlsruhe Hbf
02:26PMMunich Hbf
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:35AM4h20
Karlsruhe
12:55PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:45AM4h05
Karlsruhe
03:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:50PM3h45
Karlsruhe
05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Karlsruhe to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 53,33% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Karlsruhe to Munich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Karlsruhe to Munich

You can travel by travel from Karlsruhe to Munich with TGV, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Karlsruhe to Munich. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Munich

      FAQs: Travel to Munich 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 Munich.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Karlsruhe to Munich. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to go to Munich from Karlsruhe is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Karlsruhe to Munich:

      Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

      Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€10).

      The quickest way to travel to Munich from Karlsruhe is by train, which takes on average 2 h 42 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Munich by bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.

      The distance from Karlsruhe to Munich is approximately 157 miles (253 km).

      The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Munich is:

      • 21 buses a day.
      • Around 8 flights per day.
      • Around 8 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Karlsruhe to Munich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Karlsruhe to Munich:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
      • Most travelers board their train from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.

      The following travel companies offer services from Karlsruhe to Munich:

      • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Centrotrans Eurolines can take you to Munich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Munich for $11 (€10).
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or TGV for trains to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Karlsruhe to Munich tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Munich with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus available with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Centrotrans Eurolines 21 direct buses per day.
      • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or TGV 2 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Munich from Karlsruhe.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Karlsruhe to Munich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Karlsruhe and Munich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Munich and any of these top destinations today!

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