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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 $63. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25h 10m. 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 $63, and a train costs an average of $310.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $338 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 40m Average total duration Fastest 25h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 13m Average total duration 41h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $213 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 10m.
Train takes on average 41h 43m.
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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.
Normal9:15 AM25h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:15 AM25h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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ICE 1036:00 AM4h59Madrid Barajas Airport10:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$2571One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal8:35 AM26h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$731One-way0 transfers
3160 · 3049210:30 PM28h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$891One-way1 transfer- 541528:35 AM26h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$981One-way0 transfers
IB1327+ICE 2038:40 AM12h19Madrid Barajas Airport8:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1561One-way1 transfer- IB1327+ICE 1078:40 AM6h19Madrid Barajas Airport2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1671One-way1 transfer
- IB1327+ICE 1098:40 AM8h19Madrid Barajas Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $213 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 10m.
Train takes on average 41h 43m.
- Around 7 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, Alsa to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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