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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 254 km
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€62 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Munich to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Karlsruhe.
You can get from Munich to Karlsruhe 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Karlsruhe is a coach with an average price of €9.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Karlsruhe:
A coach is less than a flight with an average ticket price of from Munich to Karlsruhe.
A coach is €4 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Munich to Karlsruhe costing on average €13.
The fastest way from Munich to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 44 min.
There are alternative travel options to Karlsruhe that take longer:
Getting to Karlsruhe by coach takes 3 h 25 min on average.
Karlsruhe is approximately 253 km away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Karlsruhe is:
- Around 22 coaches per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich 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 when travelling from Munich to Karlsruhe:
- Most travellers take a coach from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Most travellers board their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Karlsruhe:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Trans Turist to go to Karlsruhe by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Munich to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for €9.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Karlsruhe. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Munich to Karlsruhe tickets on Omio for €13.
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Karlsruhe with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Trans Turist with 22 direct coaches per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Karlsruhe 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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