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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Montreux?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Montreux?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Montreux via Basel SBB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Montreux?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Montreux is 395 km. The road distance is 372.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Montreux bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Montreux train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Montreux?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Montreux bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Montreux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Montreux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Montreux?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Montreux is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Karlsruhe to Montreux.

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

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Karlsruhe to Montreux - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Montreux by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
5h 22m
CHF 88–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausannebus FlixBus N122 / ...
6h 42m
CHF 44–87
Drive 372.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Montreuxcar 372.9 km
3h 29m
CHF 62–89
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain
3. Take the train from Yverdon-les-Bains to Montreuxtrain R1 / ...
6h 15m
CHF 86–305

Karlsruhe to Montreux by train

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Distance: 395.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Montreux via Basel SBB and Lausanne in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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