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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Milan 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 6h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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$175 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf4:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
U2542812:37 PM5h38Karlsruhe Hbf6:15 PMMilan Linate Airport$2241One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus11:40 PM8h25Karlsruhe Hbf8:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM8h10Karlsruhe Hbf7:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$811One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM8h10Karlsruhe Hbf7:15 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1011One-way0 transfers
ICE 74 · ICE 1010+
U2542810:37 AM7h38Karlsruhe Hbf6:15 PMMilan Linate Airport$2291One-way2 transfers
ICE 2574 · ICE 612+
U254289:59 AM8h16Karlsruhe Hbf6:15 PMMilan Linate Airport$2291One-way2 transfers
ICE 2612+
U254288:59 AM9h16Karlsruhe Hbf6:15 PMMilan Linate Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Milan:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Milan costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and arrive in Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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