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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $221.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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$122 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price |
24h 56m Average total duration 24h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 AM27h20Karlsruhe2:10 PMMadrid$901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:50 AM27h20Karlsruhe2:10 PMMadrid$901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:35 AM26h30Karlsruhe8:05 AMMadrid$1691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:05 AM28h35Karlsruhe7:40 AMMadrid$1271One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 PM27h35Karlsruhe11:40 PMMadrid$1471One-way0 transfers
- 10:55 PM32h25Karlsruhe7:20 AMMadrid$1631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Madrid:
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Madrid costing on average $221 (€180).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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