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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Munich
How to get from Karlsruhe to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 5616:00 AM2h48Karlsruhe8:48 AMMunich Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 5616:00 AM2h48Karlsruhe8:48 AMMunich Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5672:05 PM2h44Karlsruhe4:49 PMMunich Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 19683 · ICE 25916:06 PM3h09Karlsruhe9:15 PMMunich Hbf€271One-way1 transfer
- IC 2167 · ICE 6137:06 PM3h23Karlsruhe10:29 PMMunich Hbf€321One-way1 transfer
- IC 2161 · ICE 5171:06 PM3h23Karlsruhe4:29 PMMunich Hbf€361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:05 AM3h45Karlsruhe Hbf3:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM3h30Karlsruhe Hbf2:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 AM3h40Karlsruhe Hbf5:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Munich:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Munich costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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