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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a bus costs an average of €98.
Distance: 495 miles (798 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Malmö to Karlsruhe:
A train is €59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Karlsruhe costing on average €98.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 52m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €121. The journey takes 10h 43m versus 10h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Malmö to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:10 AM24h00Malmö3:10 AMKarlsruhe€531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:10 AM24h00Malmö3:10 AMKarlsruhe€531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:40 AM21h20Malmö2:00 AMKarlsruhe€921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:45 PM21h55Malmö4:40 PMKarlsruhe€581One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 PM25h30Malmö3:40 PMKarlsruhe€661One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM22h00Malmö4:40 PMKarlsruhe€1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Karlsruhe:
A train is €59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Karlsruhe costing on average €98.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 52m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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