There are 2 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Arbon by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Karlsruhe to Arbon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arbon is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arbon is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Arbon via Konstanz and Romanshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Arbon is 269 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Arbon without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Karlsruhe to Arbon, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Arbon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Arbon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Konstanz Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Arbon is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Karlsruhe to Arbon.
Book your Karlsruhe to Arbon train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Arbon, Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–170 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 2884+ hotels available in Arbon.




