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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen costing on average €100.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 6h 28m versus 4h 53m 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.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 PM 6h10 Karlsruhe 5:25 AM Nijmegen €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 PM 6h10 Karlsruhe 5:25 AM Nijmegen €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM 6h10 Karlsruhe 5:25 AM Nijmegen €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:15 PM 6h10 Karlsruhe 4:25 AM Nijmegen €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nijmegen costing on average €100.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Nijmegen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Nijmegen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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