There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
42 min€13–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe84 km
1h 23m€5Bus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
1h 20m€7–13Drive 85.2 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Karlsruhecar 85.2 km
53 min€14–20
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe is 79 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €65.
The train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 42 min and costs €13 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €13 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station hourly. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 1h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Karlsruhe is 85 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.