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Compare train and bus for Liège to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Liège to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $108 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Karlsruhe costing on average $159 (€133).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (3h 57m by train vs 4h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $159 (€133) compared to roughly $70 (€59) 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.
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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.

5:45 PM 11h40 Liège 5:25 AM Karlsruhe $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 PM 11h40 Liège 5:25 AM Karlsruhe $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:45 PM 11h40 Liège 5:25 AM Karlsruhe $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:15 PM 12h10 Liège 5:25 AM Karlsruhe $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:45 PM 11h40 Liège 4:25 AM Karlsruhe $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $108 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Karlsruhe costing on average $159 (€133).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- 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 to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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