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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€242
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€286
Fastest journey on Sep 17
9 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
10 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 17
15
Distance
596 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Nice will cost around €286 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €242.
It's difficult to get from Karlsruhe to Nice without transferring at least once.
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9574Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €99, while a train costs an average of €121.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€121 Average price | €99 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration Fastest 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nice:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nice costing on average €121.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
Tickets start at around €121 compared to roughly €221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €100. The journey takes 10h 9m versus 9h 45m 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 Nice trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4709+ 87408+ 9578+ 6165 | 6:07 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h58 | 5:05 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
4709+ 87408+ 9576 · 6177 | 6:07 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h57 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
4709+ 87408+ 9877+ 17487 | 6:07 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h31 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 9578+ 6165 | 7:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h04 | 5:05 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 9576 · 6177 | 7:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h03 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
ICE 273+ 87410+ 9877+ 17487 | 7:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h37 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
9578+ 6165 | 7:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h33 | 5:05 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9578+ 9576 · 6177 | 7:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h32 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9578+ 9877+ 17487 | 7:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h06 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9568+ 9576 · 6177 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h58 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9568+ 9877+ 17487 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h32 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
4717+ 87418+ 9576 · 6177 | 8:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h54 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
6177 · 9576 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h11 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6117+ 17495+ 9574 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h54 | 10:26 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
9572+ 5781 | 3:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 17h37 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Nice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 370 miles (596 km) distance in 8h 4m.
Distance 370 miles (596 km) |
Average train duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 4m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 7:29 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Nice 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 Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Nice trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Saint-Augustin. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Nice 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.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
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