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Compare train and bus for Krefeld to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krefeld to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average $115 (€95).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $65 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 6h 0m versus 3h 59m 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.
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How to get from Krefeld to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Krefeld to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM18h50Krefeld1:05 AMKarlsruhe$1271One-way0 transfers
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6:15 AM18h50Krefeld1:05 AMKarlsruhe$1271One-way0 transfers
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6:15 AM18h50Krefeld1:05 AMKarlsruhe$1271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Karlsruhe costing on average $115 (€95).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Krefeld and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Krefeld Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (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.
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