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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $288.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$113 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price |
25h 36m Average total duration Fastest 25h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 6m Average total duration 41h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Karlsruhe
How to get from Madrid to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM25h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1781One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM25h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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ICE 615 · ICE 3795:00 PM4h59Madrid Barajas Airport9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4781One-way2 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM26h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1851One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM30h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM29h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$2091One-way1 transfer
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FR 27372:35 PM6h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:50 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$3411One-way1 transfer- UX6067+
FR 51852:35 PM8h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:00 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$3351One-way1 transfer 
SK582 · SK1635+ICE 20512:50 PM10h09Madrid Barajas Airport10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3451One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $243 (€195) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $288 (€231).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 41h 36m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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