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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 an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Passau to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Passau to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Karlsruhe costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$34. The journey takes 6h 26m 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 PM 14h50 Passau 8:25 AM Karlsruhe $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:35 PM 14h50 Passau 8:25 AM Karlsruhe $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 PM 8h40 Passau 4:35 AM Karlsruhe $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Karlsruhe costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 5 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 to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
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