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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25h 6m. 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 $44, and a train costs an average of $285.
Distance: 837 miles (1348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$112 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price |
25h 36m Average total duration Fastest 25h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 6m Average total duration 41h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Karlsruhe
How to get from Madrid to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Karlsruhe is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UX6033+
FR 51859:00 AM6h35Madrid Barajas Airport3:35 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3160 · 3049210:30 PM28h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$1591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1115+
ICE 2055:25 PM5h34Madrid Barajas Airport10:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$4861One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM25h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:50 PM28h59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:49 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1811One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM30h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$1721One-way1 transfer
UX6067+
FR 51832:35 PM6h40Madrid Barajas Airport9:15 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
UX6021+
FR 51858:30 AM7h05Madrid Barajas Airport3:35 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2971One-way1 transfer
UX6033+
FR 51839:00 AM12h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:15 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport$2891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $241 (€195) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Karlsruhe costing on average $285 (€231).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 41h 36m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with AVE to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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