- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
9
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 $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 271 · IR 1858 · IC 512 · IR 1812
IC 60471 · IC 1614 · IC 710
IC 60408 · IC 1612 · IC 708
IC 60403 · IC 1610 · IC 706
ICE 271 · IC 710
ICE 275 · IR 1862 · IC 516 · IR 1816
ICE 101 · IR 1864 · IC 518 · IR 1818
ICE 271 · IR 1858 · IC 512 · IR 1812
IC 60408 · IC 1612 · IC 708
ICE 275 · IC 1618 · IC 714Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Geneva:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Geneva costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
The journey is about 18m faster (4h 42m by train vs 5h 0m by car) and roughly $60 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 (€75) vs $153 (€123)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Geneva trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 PM Karlsruhe | 5h27 | 10:27 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
ICE 271 · IR 1858 · IC 512 · IR 1812 | On time 5:56 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h59 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 271 · IC 710 | On time 5:56 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h29 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275 · IC 1618 · IC 714 | On time 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h19 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 275 · IR 1862 · IC 516 · IR 1816 | On time 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h49 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 101 · IR 1864 · IC 518 · IR 1818 | On time 9:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h54 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 101 · IC 716 | On time 9:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h24 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $31 (€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 42m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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