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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 $57. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $370.
Distance: 529 miles (852 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 36m Average total duration 21h 6m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rome:
A bus is $320 (€258) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rome costing on average $401 (€323).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 21h 6m.
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 · FlixBus11:05 AM19h00Karlsruhe Hbf6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM19h00Karlsruhe Hbf6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 370 · ICE 518+
AZ4071:59 PM6h26Karlsruhe Hbf8:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2631One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM18h30Karlsruhe Hbf5:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM19h05Karlsruhe Hbf6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:10 PM17h40Karlsruhe Hbf1:50 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$921One-way0 transfers
- ICE 108+
U2299512:59 PM9h56Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1411One-way1 transfer - ICE 106+U229952:59 PM7h56Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 72 · ICE 916+U229952:37 PM8h18Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1451One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rome:
A bus is $320 (€258) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rome costing on average $401 (€323).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 21h 6m.
- 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, BlaBlaCar Bus 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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