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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €80 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Est and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Paris to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Paris and Karlsruhe is 517 km. The road distance is 526.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €80 - €370.

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

The train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paris to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Karlsruhe train from?

Paris to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Paris to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Paris to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Paris to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Paris to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Karlsruhe is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Paris to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Paris to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paris to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Paris to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2h 33m
€80–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N236 / ...
7h 35m
€45–85
Drive 526.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Karlsruhecar 526.6 km
5h 13m
€83–119
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 57m
€95–326
Train via Kaiserslautern
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain 82
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb51 / ...
5h 7m
€96–355
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€147–442

Paris to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 516.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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