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Compare train and bus for Osijek to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Osijek to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 15h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration Fastest 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Osijek to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osijek to Karlsruhe costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $106. The journey takes 17h 17m versus 11h 4m 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 Osijek to Karlsruhe
How to get from Osijek to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Osijek to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:45 PM23h41Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:45 PM23h41Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor3:26 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
Fastest
R 6202 · R 8117 · IC 817 · RJX 646:17 AM15h35Osijek station9:52 PMKarlsruhe$721One-way4 transfers
Other options
R 6204 · R 8115 · IC 805 · RJX 667:29 AM17h50Osijek station1:19 AMKarlsruhe$791One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM18h30Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor6:30 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM19h25Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor3:25 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM22h30Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor5:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Osijek to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osijek to Karlsruhe costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osijek and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Osijek station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Osijek, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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