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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris is to bus via Strasbourg which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Paris. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Paris Est via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Paris?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Paris is 520 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Karlsruhe to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Paris?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Paris bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Paris train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Paris is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to Paris.

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

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

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Karlsruhe to Paris - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Paris by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3h 13m
€89–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N236 / ...
7h 40m
€40–75
Drive 531.5 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Pariscar 531.5 km
5h 10m
€86–124
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
5h 6m
€105–292
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
3h 53m
€89–161
Train via Pont-à-Mousson
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorraine TGVtrain
3. Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Marne-la-Vallée Chessytrain
5h 46m
€92–168
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 2m
€41–75
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
6h 8m
€134–451
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
7h 23m
€161–504

Karlsruhe to Paris by train

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Distance: 520 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Paris Est via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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