There are 4 ways to get from France to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
3h 40m€93–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N91 / ...
8h 30m€47–78Drive 526.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Karlsruhecar 526.6 km
5h 13m€84–122Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
3h 49m€93–163
France to Karlsruhe by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from France to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €90 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between France and Karlsruhe is 519 km. The road distance is 526.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from France to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
France to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from France to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between France and Karlsruhe, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 2h 32m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
France to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Karlsruhe is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from France to Karlsruhe.
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