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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Karlsruhe is to bus and night train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Parma - Viale Toschi and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Parma and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Parma to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Parma and Karlsruhe is 653 km. The road distance is 653.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Parma to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Karlsruhe bus from?

Parma to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Parma station.

Where do I catch the Parma to Karlsruhe train from?

Parma to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Parma to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Parma to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Parma to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where does the Parma to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Parma to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Karlsruhe is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Parma to Karlsruhe.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Parma to Karlsruhe - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Parma to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
8h 14m
€123–199
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma to Zürich Bus Stationbus 36
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 27m
€46–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
9h 41m
€87–127
Drive 653.2 km
1. Drive from Parma to Karlsruhecar 653.2 km
6h 29m
€105–152
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MXP - STR
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€100–314
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
8h 27m
€123–229
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLQ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€124–321
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Rogoredotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 30m
€64–280
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 24m
€91–255
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 52m
€153–349
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 19m
€161–445
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VRN - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 12m
€152–376

Parma to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia)

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.4 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Parma to Karlsruhe Hbf via Milano Centrale in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Karlsruhe central train station via Fidenza - Via S. Michele, Parma, and Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 41m.

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