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Compare train and bus for Passau to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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€78 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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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How to get from Passau to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Passau to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Karlsruhe costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Passau and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Passau Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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