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How to get fromAlsace to Karlsruheby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Selestat

    best
    1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 13m
    €21–44

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus FlixBus 108 / ...
    3h 47m
    €13–28

  3. Drive  126.5 km

    1. Drive from Alsace to Karlsruhecar car 126.5 km
    1h 17m
    €21–30

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 19m
    €21–44

Alsace to Karlsruhe by train

Calendar149Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Karlsruhe Hbf via Selestat and Strasbourg in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue de Dambach to Karlsruhe central train station via Selestat Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Strasbourg in around 3h 47m.

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