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Compare bus and train for Kiel to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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 Kiel to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Karlsruhe costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
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How to get from Kiel to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM12h30Kiel4:15 AMKarlsruhe$481One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM12h30Kiel4:15 AMKarlsruhe$481One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM12h30Kiel4:15 AMKarlsruhe$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Karlsruhe costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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