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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Pforzheim
How to get from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 20657:06 AM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf7:26 AMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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IC 20657:06 AM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf7:26 AMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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IC 20657:06 AM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf7:26 AMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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IC 20679:06 AM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf9:26 AMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
IC 206911:06 AM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf11:26 AMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
IC 21611:06 PM0h20Karlsruhe Hbf1:26 PMPforzheim Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 28m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart, Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH to go to Pforzheim by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Pforzheim by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, DB Regio Stuttgart, Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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