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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
$279
Average price
$392
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around $392 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $279.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf without transferring at least once.
8530+
95139:46 AM6h06Bordeaux-Saint-Jean3:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2791One-way1 transfer- 12254 · 957510:47 AM5h38Bordeaux-Saint-Jean4:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3651One-way1 transfer
- 8562+956312:12 PM5h50Bordeaux-Saint-Jean6:02 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3891One-way1 transfer
- 8508 · 957712:46 PM5h39Bordeaux-Saint-Jean6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5351One-way1 transfer
- 12254 · 957510:47 AM5h38Bordeaux-Saint-Jean4:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3651One-way1 transfer
- 8508 · 957712:46 PM5h39Bordeaux-Saint-Jean6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$5351One-way1 transfer
- 8562+956312:12 PM5h50Bordeaux-Saint-Jean6:02 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$3891One-way1 transfer
- 8530+95139:46 AM6h06Bordeaux-Saint-Jean3:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$2791One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $162.
Distance: 510 miles (822 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$269 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average $269 (€220).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
You'll arrive about 3h 11m sooner (5h 55m by train vs 9h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $269 (€220) compared to roughly $196 (€160) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TGV.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12276 · 9593 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h38 | 1:24 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 8404+9591 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h11 | 1:56 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 8560+9513 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h06 | 3:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 12264+9563 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h50 | 6:02 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 8580 · 9589 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h39 | 8:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 8582+9517 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h42 | 9:28 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 3740+9511+ F41+ (866271) | 10:34 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h16 | 11:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $162 (€133) but you can travel from only $62 (€51) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:47, the last at 11:48. The fastest train covers the 510 miles (822 km) distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 510 miles (822 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $162 (€133) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 9:47 AM |
Last train 11:48 AM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV trains will get you between Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Karlsruhe Hbf from $62 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Karlsruhe Hbf
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
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