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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, while a train costs an average of €145.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price | €133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Poitiers to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Karlsruhe costing on average €145.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €47. The journey takes 12h 42m versus 8h 33m 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.
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How to get from Poitiers to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:19 AM 5h33 Poitiers 4:52 PM Karlsruhe €167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:19 AM 5h33 Poitiers 4:52 PM Karlsruhe €167 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:19 AM 5h33 Poitiers 4:52 PM Karlsruhe €167 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Karlsruhe costing on average €145.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang).
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
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