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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€79 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
ICE 595 · ICE 105Other options
ICE 892 · ICE 371ICE 597 · ICE 107ICE 1650 · ICE 373FlixBus · FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Karlsruhe
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Karlsruhe:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Karlsruhe costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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