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4.6Travel 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 HbfCHF391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:35 AM8h20Linz, Industriezeile10:55 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX 62+
ICE 2661:45 PM6h07Linz Hbf7:52 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 266+RJX 62+
IC 6421:30 PM6h22Linz Hbf7:52 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF451One-way2 transfers 
RJX 62 · ICE 2661:45 PM6h07Linz Hbf7:52 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF601One-way1 transfer- RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · 1902612:45 PM6h40Linz Hbf7:25 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF631One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM8h20Linz, Industriezeile6:35 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM9h00Linz, Industriezeile11:00 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM9h15Linz, Industriezeile12:10 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF421One-way1 transfer
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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 CHF25. 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 CHF25, and a train costs an average of CHF45.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF96 Average price | CHF37 Average price Cheapest | CHF97 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 CHF59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF96.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF96.
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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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