There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Re2
3h 45mCHF 40–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Schaffhausen stationbus FlixBus N99
7h 7mCHF 27–46Drive 205.6 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Rhine Fallscar 205.6 km
2h 12mCHF 34–49Train via Ergenzingen
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Marktplatz to Eutingen Im Gaeutrain 85639 / ...
- Take the train from Eutingen im Gäu Bahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
6h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Neuhausen, Zentrum via Freiburg and Schaffhausen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Schaffhausen via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Rhine Falls is 235 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Rhine Falls, Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rhine Falls via Freiburg, Schaffhausen station, Schaffhausen, Bahnhof, and Neuhausen, Zentrum in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–160
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Eutingen im Gäu Bahnhof to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- [email protected]
- Website
- avg.info
Train from Karlsruhe Marktplatz to Eutingen Im Gaeu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- avg.info
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Freiburg to Schaffhausen station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.
Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Singen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Karlsruhe to Rhine Falls.
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