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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rome to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £75, while a coach costs an average of £88.
Distance: 852 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest | £247 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Karlsruhe:
A flight is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rome to Karlsruhe costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 10m.
Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £160. The journey takes 17h 40m versus 10h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Karlsruhe from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rome to Karlsruhe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Karlsruhe are Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Baden-Baden, Freiburg im Breisgau and Mannheim. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Karlsruhe on Omio.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Baden-Baden is a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its thermal baths and elegant Belle Époque character. Historic bathhouses, the Kurhaus and the leafy Lichtentaler Allee give it a calm, cultured feel.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
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 Rome to Karlsruhe.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Karlsruhe:
A flight is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rome to Karlsruhe costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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