4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liège to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liège to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Liège to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Karlsruhe costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 59m by train vs 4h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $181 compared to roughly $71 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 Liège to Karlsruhe
How to get from Liège to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liège to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM7h55Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)11:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM7h55Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)11:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 13 · ICE 25159:13 AM3h46Liège-Guillemins12:59 PMKarlsruhe$1051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 13 · ICE 2013 · ICE 25599:13 AM4h39Liège-Guillemins1:52 PMKarlsruhe$981One-way2 transfers
- ICE 15 · IC 2044 · ICE 253311:13 AM4h46Liège-Guillemins3:59 PMKarlsruhe$1101One-way2 transfers
- R 5009 · 26817 · ICE 29 · ICE 9199:19 AM6h04Liège-Guillemins3:23 PMKarlsruhe$1111One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM9h55Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)3:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM8h35Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)10:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM7h45Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)8:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Liège to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liège to Karlsruhe.
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Karlsruhe costing on average $181.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Travelling from Liège to Karlsruhe: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
