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Compare bus and train 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 3m. 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 €20.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€66 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m 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.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Munich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Munich
Travel to Munich 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 Karlsruhe to Munich.
There are 2 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Munich: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Munich is a coach with an average price of €10.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Munich:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of.
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which costs on average €10 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Munich from Karlsruhe is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 42 min.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 30 min on average.
The distance from Karlsruhe to Munich is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Munich is:
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Karlsruhe to Munich as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Karlsruhe to Munich:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich depart from Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich depart from Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Karlsruhe to Munich:
- You can travel by coach from Karlsruhe to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Centrotrans Eurolines or Union Ivkoni - Unibus, and you can find FlixBus Karlsruhe to Munich tickets for €10 on Omio.
- You can go to Munich from Karlsruhe by train with Deutsche Bahn or TGV. You'll see cheap train tickets for €10 with Deutsche Bahn from Karlsruhe to Munich on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Munich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 21 direct coaches per day to take to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Centrotrans Eurolines or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn or TGV.
Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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