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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,616 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,616, while a flight costs an average of Kč 2,489.
Distance: 350 miles (564 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 1,616 Average price Cheapest | Kč 2,300 Average price | Kč 2,489 Average price | Kč 3,940 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe:
A bus is Kč 685 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe costing on average Kč 2,300.
A bus is Kč 873 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe costing on average Kč 2,489.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,616 compared to roughly Kč 3,940 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 2,324. The journey takes 10h 40m versus 7h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ljubljana to Karlsruhe
How to get from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 314 · RJ 112 · ICE 990 · ICE 677
1:30 PM 10h44 Ljubljana station 12:14 AM Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) Kč 1,080 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- 314 · RJ 112 · ICE 990 · ICE 677
1:30 PM 10h44 Ljubljana station 12:14 AM Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) Kč 1,080 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
LH1459+ICE 10710:45 AM 4h14 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport 2:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 7,104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 312 · RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60403
3:32 PM 13h02 Ljubljana station 4:34 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) Kč 1,080 1 One-way 4 transfers - EC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 560 · S51
11:08 AM 11h00 Ljubljana station 10:08 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) Kč 1,262 1 One-way 3 transfers - 312 · IC 898 · RJX 68 · ICE 618
3:32 PM 13h32 Ljubljana station 5:04 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) Kč 1,366 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus
9:20 PM 9h15 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 6:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 1,171 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:41 AM 10h34 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 8:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 1,249 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:15 AM 10h15 Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja 11:30 AM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 1,275 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH1459+ICE 203
10:45 AM 10h14 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport 8:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 7,026 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1463+ICE 103
6:40 AM 4h19 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 7,052 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1459+ICE 109
10:45 AM 6h14 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport 4:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf Kč 7,104 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe:
A bus is Kč 685 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe costing on average Kč 2,300.
A bus is Kč 873 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Karlsruhe costing on average Kč 2,489.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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