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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Rijeka
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Rijeka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 13h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, while a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 40m Average total duration Fastest 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Rijeka, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rijeka:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rijeka costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 53m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 13h 10m versus 8h 56m 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 Rijeka by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Rijeka is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM 12h15 Karlsruhe 5:45 AM Rijeka €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:30 PM 12h15 Karlsruhe 5:45 AM Rijeka €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM 12h15 Karlsruhe 5:45 AM Rijeka €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 PM 12h15 Karlsruhe 6:45 AM Rijeka €53 1 One-way 0 transfers10:20 PM 15h55 Karlsruhe 2:15 PM Rijeka €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rijeka:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rijeka costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Rijeka take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 53m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Rijeka as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Rijeka Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Rijeka station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Rijeka, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rijeka by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rijeka by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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