There are 4 ways to get from France to Pforzheim 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
4h 10m€93–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Pforzheim central bus stationbus N215
10h 43m€57–88Drive 555.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Pforzheimcar 555.1 km
5h 31m€89–129Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
4h 20m€98–187
France to Pforzheim by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from France to Pforzheim is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Pforzheim station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Pforzheim central bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof via Paris Est and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between France and Pforzheim is 550 km. The road distance is 555.1 km.
The best way to get from France to Pforzheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from France to Pforzheim, including transfers.
France to Pforzheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from France to Pforzheim is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between France and Pforzheim, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Pforzheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- 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 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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 Pforzheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Pforzheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pforzheim central bus station.
France to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Pforzheim is 555 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from France to Pforzheim.
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