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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 an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 25h 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 bus costs an average of $106, while a train costs an average of $310.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price |
25h 49m Average total duration Fastest 25h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 13m Average total duration 41h 43m 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.
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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.
541528:35 AM26h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 541528:35 AM26h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX6013+
FR 518510:15 AM7h00Madrid Barajas Airport5:15 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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- 3160 · 3049210:30 PM28h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$901One-way1 transfer
Normal9:15 AM25h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$981One-way0 transfers- Normal8:35 AM26h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$981One-way0 transfers
- UX6031+FR 51838:20 AM7h05Madrid Barajas Airport3:25 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
- UX6031+FR 51858:20 AM8h55Madrid Barajas Airport5:15 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
- UX6013+FR 820710:15 AM12h35Madrid Barajas Airport10:50 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $310.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 49m.
Train takes on average 42h 13m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 AVE to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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