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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$108 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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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The best way to travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Karlsruhe costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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