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Compare train and bus for Munich to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Munich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $44 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlsruhe costing on average $60 (€60).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Karlsruhe
How to get from Munich to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 510 · IC 20647:28 PM3h26Munich Hbf10:54 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$51One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 510 · IC 20647:28 PM3h26Munich Hbf10:54 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$51One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 5689:02 AM2h50Munich Hbf11:52 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 990 · ICE 6778:45 PM3h14Munich Hbf11:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$71One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1060 · 190369:49 PM3h30Munich Hbf1:19 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 698 · IC 6040310:46 PM5h14Munich Hbf4:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$211One-way1 transfer
304938:30 PM3h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:20 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:20 PM3h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:55 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:45 AM4h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $44 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlsruhe costing on average $60 (€60).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., Trans Turist to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist.
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