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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Nuremberg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.83 (€-25.43). The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Karlsruhe
How to get from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 21649:41 AM3h12Nuremberg Hbf12:53 PMKarlsruhe$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 21649:41 AM3h12Nuremberg Hbf12:53 PMKarlsruhe$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 216211:42 AM3h11Nuremberg Hbf2:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 21667:37 AM3h16Nuremberg Hbf10:53 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
- IC 21601:40 PM3h13Nuremberg Hbf4:53 PMKarlsruhe$391One-way0 transfers
- IC 21601:40 PM3h13Nuremberg Hbf4:53 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 PM3h45Nürnberg, ZOB9:20 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 AM4h05Nürnberg, ZOB6:35 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:25 PM4h25Nürnberg, ZOB11:50 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Karlsruhe costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus 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 TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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