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Compare bus and train for Pforzheim to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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€20 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe
Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe.

This is compared to other travel options from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pforzheim to Karlsruhe costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pforzheim and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pforzheim Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Go Ahead BW to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Go Ahead BW.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines.
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