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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam 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 train which can get you there in 6h 30m. 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 €40.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€87 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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