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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Chiavari via Marittima/Principe Fs and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Chiavari via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Chiavari?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Chiavari is 698 km. The road distance is 698.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari without a car is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs €85 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Chiavari bus from?

Karlsruhe to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Chiavari train from?

Karlsruhe to Chiavari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Chiavari?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs €85 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Chiavari bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Chiavari train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Chiavari train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Chiavari?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Chiavari is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Karlsruhe to Chiavari.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chiavari?

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Karlsruhe to Chiavari - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Chiavari by train (Trenitalia), 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
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain Ic
11h 1m
€88–532
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
12h 48m
€60–95
Drive 698.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Chiavaricar 698.5 km
6h 58m
€111–159
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane STR - GOA
3. Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Chiavaritrain
8h 52m
€113–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Chiavaritrain
14h 32m
€93–148
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
8h 47m
€80–358
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain
9h 6m
€106–295
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane FRA - PSA
4. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavaritrain
7h 33m
€137–384
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain
8h 50m
€102–338
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
4. Take the train from Pavia to Chiavaritrain
8h 48m
€67–286
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain
9h 56m
€143–489

Karlsruhe to Chiavari by train

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11h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 698.3 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Chiavari, Italy?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Chiavari via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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