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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Regensburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Regensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Regensburg
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Regensburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Regensburg:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Regensburg costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 51m 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.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Regensburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Regensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM 8h00 Karlsruhe 1:15 AM Regensburg $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 8h00 Karlsruhe 1:15 AM Regensburg $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:15 PM 8h00 Karlsruhe 1:15 AM Regensburg $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Regensburg:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Regensburg costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Regensburg 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 Regensburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Regensburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Regensburg by bus.
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