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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $124, while a train costs an average of $453.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price | $133 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 49m Average total duration 17h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Karlsruhe costing on average $133.
A flight is $329 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Karlsruhe costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 17h 49m.
You'll arrive about 8h 3m sooner (1h 27m by flight vs 9h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $116 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Karlsruhe
How to get from London to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Karlsruhe is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 80946:55 AM1h25London Stansted Airport9:20 AMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 80946:55 AM1h25London Stansted Airport9:20 AMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 80946:55 AM1h25London Stansted Airport9:20 AMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM19h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:30 AM24h53London, Victoria Coach Station10:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1751One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM18h35London, Victoria Coach Station4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1831One-way1 transfer
FR 80926:50 PM1h25London Stansted Airport9:15 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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ICE 20310:20 AM9h39London Gatwick Airport8:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3061One-way1 transfer
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ICE 919 · ICE 7310:20 AM4h03London Gatwick Airport3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3141One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Karlsruhe costing on average $133.
A flight is $329 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Karlsruhe costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 17h 49m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Stansted Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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