What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Geneva and Karlsruhe is 422 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Karlsruhe bus from?

Geneva to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h.

Where does the Geneva to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Geneva to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Geneva to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Karlsruhe is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Geneva to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

Book your Geneva to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Karlsruhe?

Book your Geneva to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 884+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Geneva to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève 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 53m
€115–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
8h
€30–70
Drive 442.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Karlsruhecar 442.5 km
4h 11m
€77–111
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
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
€133–348
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 19m
€43–123
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
€136–359

Geneva to Karlsruhe by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.1 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 8h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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