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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin 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 5h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 527 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€74 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Berlin to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe.
There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Karlsruhe: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of €18.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
A train is €6 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €24 from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
Taking a train costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Karlsruhe from Berlin is by train, which takes on average 5 h 12 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Karlsruhe by coach takes 9 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 527 km from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Karlsruhe is:
- 11 coaches a day.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
- Coaches mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Karlsruhe:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Berlin to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for €24.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen for trains to Karlsruhe. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for €18.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 3 direct coaches per day.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe.
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