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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Karlsruhe costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (6h 28m by train vs 7h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $146 compared to roughly $128 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Karlsruhe
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.
3:25 AM 16h55 Kiel 8:20 PM Karlsruhe $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:25 AM 16h55 Kiel 8:20 PM Karlsruhe $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 12h25 Kiel 3:10 AM Karlsruhe $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Karlsruhe costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus 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 buses per day with FlixBus.
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