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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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$90 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Magdeburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:30 AM11h30Magdeburg9:00 PMKarlsruhe$381One-way0 transfers
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- 9:30 AM11h30Magdeburg9:00 PMKarlsruhe$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:30 AM11h30Magdeburg9:00 PMKarlsruhe$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:59 PM18h06Magdeburg5:05 PMKarlsruhe$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Start Deutschland GmbH to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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