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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Salzburg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Karlsruhe costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
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How to get from Salzburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:50 AM6h40Salzburg10:30 AMKarlsruhe$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:50 AM6h40Salzburg10:30 AMKarlsruhe$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 PM6h15Salzburg5:30 AMKarlsruhe$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 PM8h05Salzburg4:45 AMKarlsruhe$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 PM7h15Salzburg5:35 AMKarlsruhe$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Karlsruhe costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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