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 €40 - €85 and takes 8h 55m.

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 31m and costs €80 - €400.

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 8h 55m.

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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

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 31m and costs €80 - €400.

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

The train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Paris to Karlsruhe bus from?

Paris to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Karlsruhe train from?

Paris to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 31m and costs €80 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Paris to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Paris to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Paris to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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?

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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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 Ice
2h 31m
€80–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N236 / ...
8h 55m
€40–85
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
7h 49m
€43–87
Drive 526.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Karlsruhecar 526.6 km
5h 13m
€82–118
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
€90–331
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 4m
€99–440
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 11m
€147–442

Paris to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 516.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station via Strasbourg in around 7h 49m.

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