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4.6Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Karlsruhe
How to get from Mainz to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM4h30Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)3:00 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM4h30Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)3:00 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2348 · ICE 2778:42 AM1h17Mainz Hbf9:59 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF191One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 23488:42 AM1h30Mainz Hbf10:12 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF181One-way0 transfers
- IC 204010:42 AM1h33Mainz Hbf12:15 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF181One-way0 transfers
- IC 25442:42 PM1h34Mainz Hbf4:16 PMKarlsruhe HbfCHF181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:10 AM3h50Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)11:00 AMKarlsruhe HbfCHF121One-way0 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF6, and a train costs an average of CHF14.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF29 Average price | CHF12 Average price Cheapest | CHF21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  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 Mainz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF29.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF29.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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