There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe by train (TGV) or car
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Train via Selestat
best- Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 7m€20–75Drive 126.5 km
- Drive from Alsace to Karlsruhecar 126.5 km
1h 17m€20–29Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 14m€20–76
Alsace to Karlsruhe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Selestat and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Alsace and Karlsruhe is 126 km. The road distance is 126.5 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Selestat which takes 2h 7m and costs €19 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Alsace to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
Alsace to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Karlsruhe is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Alsace to Karlsruhe.
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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 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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