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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Oberhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 train costs an average of €69, while a bus costs an average of €74.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€69 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Oberhausen:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around €74 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-19.35. The journey takes 11h 43m versus 4h 15m 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 Oberhausen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:50 AM14h10Karlsruhe5:00 PMOberhausen€601One-way0 transfers
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- 2:50 AM14h10Karlsruhe5:00 PMOberhausen€601One-way0 transfers
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- 2:50 AM14h10Karlsruhe5:00 PMOberhausen€601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberhausen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oberhausen by train.
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