There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to France by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3h 2m€93–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 3m€44–69Bus via Gare de Lyon
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N91 / ...
7h 49m€45–75Drive 531.5 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Pariscar 531.5 km
5h 10m€85–123Train via Paris Gare De Lyon
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3h 52m€93–163
Karlsruhe to France by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to France is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to France is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €90 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to France. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to France. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Châtelet via Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and France is 524 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Karlsruhe to France, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Karlsruhe to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to France is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Gare de Lyon, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and France?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- 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
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Karlsruhe to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Karlsruhe to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to France is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to France.
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