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Compare bus and train 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 $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$98 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
- FlixBus2:30 AM8h30Linz, Industriezeile11:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:30 AM8h30Linz, Industriezeile11:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX 262+
ICE 596 · ICE 95729:45 AM5h46Linz Hbf3:31 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2401One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 544+RJX 262+ICE 596 · ICE 95729:30 AM6h01Linz Hbf3:31 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1121One-way3 transfers- IC 544+RJX 262+ICE 5649:30 AM6h22Linz Hbf3:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
- RJX 560+ICE 210+RE18:45 AM6h40Linz Hbf3:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM10h00Linz, Industriezeile5:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM9h00Linz, Industriezeile11:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM9h15Linz, Industriezeile12:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $56 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Karlsruhe costing on average $98 (€78).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 12 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 bus and train 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 BlaBlaCar.
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