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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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$113 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rotterdam:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rotterdam costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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