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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Karlsruhe costing on average $113 (€93).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Karlsruhe
How to get from Leuven to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM9h45Leuven, Diestsepoort3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM9h45Leuven, Diestsepoort3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 512 · ICE 17 · ICE 2012:29 PM4h30Leuven station6:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1661One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 512 · ICE 17 · IC 19482:29 PM6h06Leuven station8:35 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1371One-way2 transfers
- R 3063 · IC 512 · ICE 17 · IC 19482:02 PM6h33Heverlee8:35 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1371One-way3 transfers
- IC 510 · ICE 315 · IC 194612:29 PM6h05Leuven station6:34 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1541One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM10h05Leuven, Diestsepoort9:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Karlsruhe costing on average $113 (€93).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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