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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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$130 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Karlsruhe costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with TGV, TGV INOUI.
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