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Compare train and bus for Linz to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average $117 (€97).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Karlsruhe
How to get from Linz to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:35 AM8h20Linz, Industriezeile10:55 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:35 AM8h20Linz, Industriezeile10:55 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX19938+
EC 212+
ICE 598+RE16:45 AM7h07Linz Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1571One-way3 transfers
Other options
IC 848+EC 212+ICE 598+RE16:30 AM7h22Linz Hbf1:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$981One-way3 transfers- RE5+ICE 610+IC 2164+
R 257985:03 AM7h50Linz Hbf12:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1981One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM9h15Linz, Industriezeile12:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM11h35Linz, Industriezeile9:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM9h00Linz, Industriezeile11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average $117 (€97).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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