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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč1103. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1103, and a train costs an average of Kč7647.
Distance: 529 miles (852 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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Kč1793 Average price Cheapest | Kč8299 Average price | Kč7130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 21m Average total duration 17h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome:
A bus is Kč6505 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rome costing on average Kč8299.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Rome
How to get from Karlsruhe to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM18h05Karlsruhe Hbf11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione TiburtinaKč21291One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM18h05Karlsruhe Hbf11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione TiburtinaKč21291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM17h10Karlsruhe Hbf9:30 AMRoma, Autostazione TiburtinaKč26171One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM22h05Karlsruhe Hbf9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione TiburtinaKč21291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM19h10Karlsruhe Hbf12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)Kč21421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 PM17h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:50 PMRoma, Autostazione TiburtinaKč22831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rome:
A bus is Kč6505 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rome costing on average Kč8299.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, ÖBB | Railjet, Intercity Notte, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Rome by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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