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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 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 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $124, while a bus costs an average of $139.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 8m Average total duration 25h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 8m.
Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $334 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $196. The journey takes 25h 38m versus 17h 51m 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 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 · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:59 PM 38h22 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 2:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $109 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain
11:59 PM 38h22 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 2:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $109 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH1117+
ICE 1036:05 AM 4h54 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $264 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:59 PM 30h21 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 6:20 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $110 1 One-way 1 transfer 
4822 · 515116:30 AM 29h05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 11:35 AM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) $120 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain
11:35 PM 38h46 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 2:21 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $126 1 One-way 2 transfers
- LH1115+ICE 205
5:20 PM 5h39 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $253 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1115+ICE 205
5:15 PM 5h44 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $259 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1113+ICE 205
1:20 PM 9h39 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf $259 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 8m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Europa to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Europa.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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