How to travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels 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 4h 20m. 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 $39.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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$143

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$52

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4h 50m

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8h 56m

Average total duration

8h 26m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Brussels to Karlsruhe

How to get from Brussels to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50345 · 30492
    5:35 PM9h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50345 · 30492
    5:35 PM9h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2617+Deutsche BahnICE 205
    7:30 PM3h29
    Brussels Airport
    10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $6351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 105
    8:25 AM4h34
    Brussels-Midi
    12:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 107
    10:25 AM4h34
    Brussels-Midi
    2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 1644 · ICE 373
    10:25 AM5h34
    Brussels-Midi
    3:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM10h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+German AirwaysKL1821+Deutsche BahnICE 205
    3:10 PM7h49
    Brussels Airport
    10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $4191One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1704+German AirwaysKL1819+Deutsche BahnICE 109
    10:25 AM6h34
    Brussels Airport
    4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $4401One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+German AirwaysKL1821+Deutsche BahnICE 1015 · ECE 9
    3:10 PM6h13
    Brussels Airport
    9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $4301One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Karlsruhe costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

The distance from Brussels to Karlsruhe is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Karlsruhe:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
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