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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Como is to night train and bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Como is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Como?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Como. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Como via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Como?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Como. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Como?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Como is 518 km. The road distance is 483.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Como without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Karlsruhe to Como, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Como bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Como train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Como?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Como is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €120 - €440 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Como bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Como train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Como?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Como is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Karlsruhe to Como.

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

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Karlsruhe to Como - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Como by bus, train, night train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
6h 36m
€74–110
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Comobus
7h 53m
€34–106
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
6h 41m
€122–437
Drive 483.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Comocar 483.7 km
4h 45m
€77–111
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Re2
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
7h 45m
€131–429
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
6h 2m
€89–241
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 Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 44m
€80–285
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 Monza to Como S.Giovannitrain
6h 6m
€59–251
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
6h 59m
€191–554
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
6h 52m
€131–436
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
6h 46m
€177–508

Karlsruhe to Como by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Como via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Como S. Giovanni via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 41m.

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