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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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 6h 4m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
1:30 AM 8h30 Linz 10:00 AM Karlsruhe $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 AM 8h30 Linz 10:00 AM Karlsruhe $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:30 AM 8h30 Linz 10:00 AM Karlsruhe $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:55 PM 9h15 Linz 11:10 PM Karlsruhe $39 1 One-way 0 transfers12:55 PM 9h15 Linz 10:10 PM Karlsruhe $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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