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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$61
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$93
Fastest journey on Oct 20
5 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
5 h 9 m
Trains on Oct 20
21
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Geneva will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Geneva without transferring at least 4 times.
STR 3 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720
STR 3 · ICE 101 · IC 10101 · IR 2518
STR 3 · ICE 101 · IC 716
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IC 10975 · IR 2526
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526
STR 3 · ECE 151 · IR 1864 · IC 518
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526
STR 3 · ICE 279 · IR 1870 · IC 524
STR 3 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522
STR 3 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520Trains from Karlsruhe to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STR 3 · ICE 101 · IC 10101 · IR 2518 | 8:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 101 · IC 716 | 8:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h41 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ECE 151 · IC 1620 · IC 716 | 8:54 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h31 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ECE 151 · IC 718 | 8:54 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 6h31 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ECE 151 · IR 1864 · IC 518 | 8:54 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h01 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 277 · IC 720 | 9:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 6h41 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520 | 9:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 277 · IC 969 · IR 2520 | 9:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 103 · IC 10971 · IR 2522 | 10:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522 | 10:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720 | 11:04 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 279 · IR 1870 · IC 524 | 11:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 279 · IC 10279 · IR 2524 | 11:44 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IC 10975 · IR 2526 | 12:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | 12:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 105 · IC 726 | 12:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 6h41 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 724 | 1:04 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 371 · IC 977 · IR 2528 | 1:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528 | 1:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | 2:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h21 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
STR 3 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | 2:44 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 5h11 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Geneva trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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