What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Karlsruhe is 458 km. The road distance is 439.5 km.

How do I travel from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe bus from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe train from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.

Train or bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Can I share a ride from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane GVA - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4h 17m
€117–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N122 / ...
8h 16m
€42–86
Train
1. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h 54m
€117–414
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Karlsruherideshare 439.5 km
4h 5m
Drive 439.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhecar 439.5 km
4h 5m
€76–110
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 23m
€135–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
9h 6m
€66–126

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 457.8 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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