There are 6 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 25m€142–264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 52m€64–114Drive 792.3 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Arlescar 792.3 km
8h 4m€125–181Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 32m€64–327Bus via Aix-en-Provence
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
14h 34m€72–112Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 56m€117–312
Karlsruhe to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arles is to bus via Aix-en-Provence which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Arles is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Arles. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Gare Centre via Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Arles. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Arles via Strasbourg, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Arles is 846 km. The road distance is 792.3 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Karlsruhe to Arles, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Karlsruhe to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Arles is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Arles via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Avignon twice daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 10h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Karlsruhe to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Karlsruhe to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Arles is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Karlsruhe to Arles.
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