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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Passau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Passau:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Passau costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Passau
How to get from Karlsruhe to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Passau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM8h35Karlsruhe Hbf8:00 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM8h35Karlsruhe Hbf8:00 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2067 · BUS 91105+
630659:06 AM7h14Karlsruhe Hbf4:20 PMPassau Hbf$671One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM11h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:45 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM10h10Karlsruhe Hbf12:05 PMPassau, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM10h15Karlsruhe Hbf10:20 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Passau:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Passau costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Passau 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 Passau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Passau by train.
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