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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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF62, while a train costs an average of CHF62.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF62 Average price Cheapest | CHF69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Passau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF77.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around CHF77 compared to roughly CHF69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-7.56. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 4h 50m 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.
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How to get from Passau to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Passau to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:35 PM9h25Passau3:00 AMKarlsruheCHF351One-way0 transfers
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5:35 PM9h25Passau3:00 AMKarlsruheCHF351One-way0 transfers
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5:35 PM9h25Passau3:00 AMKarlsruheCHF351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF77.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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