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Compare bus and train for Warsaw to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 595 miles (959 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$128 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest |
12h 12m Average total duration Fastest 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 47m Average total duration 18h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Karlsruhe costing on average $128 (€103).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Warsaw to Karlsruhe
How to get from Warsaw to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 44 · ICE 6771:00 PM11h03Warsaw Central12:03 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EC 44 · ICE 6771:00 PM11h03Warsaw Central12:03 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1353+
ICE 1036:40 AM4h24Warsaw Chopin Airport11:04 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$2581One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 604033:00 PM13h00Warsaw Central4:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
EC 46 · ICE 37911:00 AM11h03Warsaw Central10:03 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
EC 48 · ICE 3779:00 AM11h03Warsaw Central8:03 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1241One-way1 transfer
11:50 PM18h40Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni6:30 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM19h05Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM20h35Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 019:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1131One-way2 transfers
LH1347+
ICE 1099:40 AM7h19Warsaw Chopin Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2561One-way1 transfer
LH1353+
ICE 1096:40 AM10h19Warsaw Chopin Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2561One-way1 transfer
LH1347+
ICE 2039:40 AM11h19Warsaw Chopin Airport8:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Karlsruhe costing on average $128 (€103).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 17m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Warszawski Transport Publiczny to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus.
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