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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Nancy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Nancy
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Nancy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nancy:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nancy costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 30m 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 Nancy
How to get from Karlsruhe to Nancy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:45 PM 3h45 Karlsruhe 8:30 PM Nancy €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 3h45 Karlsruhe 8:30 PM Nancy €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:10 AM 3h10 Karlsruhe 8:20 AM Nancy €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:45 PM 3h45 Karlsruhe 7:30 PM Nancy €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nancy:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nancy costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Nancy 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 Nancy Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nancy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Nancy by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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