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Compare train and bus for Kehl to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kehl to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kehl to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Kehl to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kehl to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kehl to Karlsruhe costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 59m versus 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kehl to Karlsruhe
How to get from Kehl to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kehl to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 AM 0h55 Kehl, Bahnhof 6:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:45 AM 0h55 Kehl, Bahnhof 6:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:45 AM 0h55 Kehl, Bahnhof 6:40 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus2:00 PM 1h00 Kehl, Bahnhof 3:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 1h00 Kehl, Bahnhof 11:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 AM 1h00 Kehl, Bahnhof 4:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kehl to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kehl to Karlsruhe costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kehl and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kehl, Bahnhof and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Kehl station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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