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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF11, while a train costs an average of CHF30.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF30 Average price | CHF11 Average price Cheapest | CHF21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF30.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around CHF30 compared to roughly CHF21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-8.50. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 52m 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 Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 AM2h50Saarbrücken11:20 AMKarlsruheCHF101One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM2h50Saarbrücken11:20 AMKarlsruheCHF101One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM2h50Saarbrücken11:20 AMKarlsruheCHF101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:10 PM3h00Saarbrücken1:10 AMKarlsruheCHF101One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM2h50Saarbrücken10:20 AMKarlsruheCHF121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF38.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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