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Compare train and bus for Prague to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€66 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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 Prague to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Prague to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Karlsruhe:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Karlsruhe costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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