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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 Average price Cheapest |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Karlsruhe
How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 PM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
304927:15 PM7h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
95773:55 PM2h30Paris Gare de l'Est6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1961One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 957310:53 AM2h32Paris Gare de l'Est1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1591One-way0 transfers
ICE 959111:07 AM2h44Paris Gare de l'Est1:51 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1591One-way0 transfers
TGV 95751:52 PM2h33Paris Gare de l'Est4:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$1591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM8h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM7h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM7h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
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ICE 10911:10 AM5h49Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2771One-way1 transfer
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ICE 919 · ICE 7311:10 AM4h13Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2861One-way2 transfers
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ICE 1015 · ECE 94:45 PM4h38Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2821One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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