Rome2Rio

How to get fromKarlsruhe to Icelandby train or plane

Find Transport to Iceland

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Iceland by 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.

  1. Train, train to Frankfurt, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane FRA - KEF
    8h 14m
    $183–556

  2. Train to Basel, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BSL - KEF
    9h 40m
    $159–638

  3. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane STR - KEF
    10h 38m
    $192–587

  4. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MUC - KEF
    10h 47m
    $277–724

  5. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane ZRH - KEF
    10h 41m
    $220–621

Frankfurt (FRA) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Iceland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,538.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Karlsruhe to Iceland. However, you can take the train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stuttgart Hbf, walk to Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Flughafen/Messe, walk to Stuttgart Airport (STR) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Iceland

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