How to travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Tübingen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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$11

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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30m

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2h 13m

Average total duration

1h 43m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Karlsruhe to Tübingen

How to get from Karlsruhe to Tübingen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:00PM1h35
Karlsruhe
11:35PMTübingen
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:00PM1h35
Karlsruhe
11:35PMTübingen
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:00PM1h35
Karlsruhe
11:35PMTübingen
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:35PM1h40
Karlsruhe
09:15PMTübingen
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen

Travel to Tübingen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Tübingen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Tübingen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Tübingen:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Tübingen costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Tübingen is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Tübingen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Tübingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Tübingen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Tübingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Go Ahead BW, TGV INOUI to go to Tübingen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tübingen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlsruhe to Tübingen:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Tübingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Paris, Munich, Zurich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tübingen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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