You can get from Munich to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
To get from Munich to Karlsruhe on Mar 25 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $13 - $53 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 157 miles (253 km) between Munich and Karlsruhe. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $13 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Munich to Karlsruhe.
There are 3 ways that you can travel to Karlsruhe from Munich. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Karlsruhe from Munich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Karlsruhe:
A bus is generally $39 (€35) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $53 (€47) from Munich to Karlsruhe.
Taking a bus is usually $7 (€6) less than taking a train to Karlsruhe, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Munich to Karlsruhe is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Karlsruhe that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min on average.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 28 min of travel time.
The Munich to Karlsruhe distance is around 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Karlsruhe is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich to Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Karlsruhe:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Munich to Karlsruhe.
When planning your trip from Munich to Karlsruhe, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Munich to Karlsruhe online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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