The average train between Geneva and Karlsruhe takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Geneva and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Geneva to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Genève station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Renens VD station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Geneva to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Geneva and Karlsruhe is 355.1 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 5h 47m.