- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$261
Fastest journey
13 h 39 m
Average duration
14 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
513 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Genoa will cost around $261 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Genoa without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3045
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 689
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 689
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041
ICE 267 · RJ 85+
Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3045Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $274.
Distance: 318 miles (513 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$282 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 46m Average total duration Fastest 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m 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 Karlsruhe to Genoa:
A bus is $211 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Genoa costing on average $282 (€232).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
Tickets start at around $282 (€232) compared to roughly $207 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-74.83 (€-61.68). The journey takes 8h 16m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Genoa trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:01 PM Karlsruhe | 9h23 | 10:24 PM Genoa | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Karlsruhe | 8h22 | 11:23 PM Genoa | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:01 PM Karlsruhe | 14h52 | 9:53 AM Genoa | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
ICE 267 · RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2640+ Intercity 689 | On time 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h39 | 9:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
ICE 267 · RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce 3045 | On time 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 15h52 | 11:57 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
ICE 267 · RJ 85+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | On time 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 14h13 | 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Genoa run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $274 (€226) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 318 miles (513 km) distance in 8h 22m.
Distance 318 miles (513 km) |
Average train duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€226) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 22m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Karlsruhe to Genoa trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Genoa 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.
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