How to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Paris to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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$137

Average price

$54

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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30m

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7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Paris to Karlsruhe

How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM7h20
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30492
    7:15 PM7h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TGV INOUI9577
    3:55 PM2h30
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9573
    10:53 AM2h32
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9591
    11:07 AM2h44
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    1:51 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9575
    1:52 PM2h33
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    4:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM8h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM7h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM7h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264+Deutsche BahnICE 109
    11:10 AM5h49
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264+Deutsche BahnICE 919 · ICE 73
    11:10 AM4h13
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292+Deutsche BahnICE 1015 · ECE 9
    4:45 PM4h38
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2821One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe, 79,70% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Karlsruhe costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Paris to Karlsruhe is approximately 274 miles (441 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
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