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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Interlaken?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Interlaken West. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Interlaken?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Interlaken is 350 km. The road distance is 339.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken West takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Interlaken train from?

Karlsruhe to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Interlaken bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Interlaken train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken West station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Interlaken is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Karlsruhe to Interlaken.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

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Karlsruhe to Interlaken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
3h 52m
CHF 120–370
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 31–203
Drive 339.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Interlakencar 339.5 km
3h 12m
CHF 56–81
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
4h 27m
CHF 33–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
6h 47m
CHF 43–59

Karlsruhe to Interlaken by train

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Distance: 350.2 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Interlaken, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken West 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 120–370 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 6h 47m.

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