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Compare bus and train for Nuremberg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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