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Compare train and bus for Milan to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $163.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $64 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Karlsruhe costing on average $64 (€53).
A flight is $107 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Karlsruhe costing on average $163 (€137).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $172 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€90). The journey takes 9h 39m versus 6h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Karlsruhe
How to get from Milan to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:25 PM7h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:25 PM7h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 615 · ICE 379+
LH2776:15 PM3h44Milan Linate Airport9:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$9951One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus9:50 PM8h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 PM8h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM9h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
U25403+ICE 1037:00 AM3h59Milan Linate Airport10:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1051One-way1 transfer- U25403+ICE 1077:00 AM7h59Milan Linate Airport2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
- U25403+ICE 1097:00 AM9h59Milan Linate Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Karlsruhe:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Karlsruhe costing on average $64 (€53).
A flight is $107 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Karlsruhe costing on average $163 (€137).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
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