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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Italy is to train and fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Italy is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station and arriving at Croce Rossa via Balsamo Crivelli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Italy?

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

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Italy?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Italy is 652 km. The road distance is 1097.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Italy without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Karlsruhe to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Italy bus from?

Karlsruhe to Italy bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Italy?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Italy is to train which takes 11h and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Balsamo Crivelli, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Italy bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Italy bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Italy is 1098 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Karlsruhe to Italy.

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

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Karlsruhe to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Italy by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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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
4h 38m
€50–190
Train
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 Roma Terminitrain
11h
€140–369
Bus via Balsamo Crivelli
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Roma Prenestina A1bus
14h 43m
€131–184
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Padovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
19h 35m
€108–288
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
5h 20m
€80–217
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane STR - NAP
5h 38m
€91–226
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
4h 56m
€114–297
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola 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 Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
5h 15m
€136–329
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Turin Caselle 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 Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
5h 27m
€107–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
18h 8m
€100–156
Drive 1,097.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Romecar 1,097.7 km
10h 27m
€175–253

Karlsruhe to Italy by train

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Distance: 652 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week. Tickets cost €130–180 and the journey takes 13h 48m.

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