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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 29 m
Average
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
441 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris for Karlsruhe every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 273 miles (441 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 29 min | |
Average train ticket price | $79 (€69) | |
Train frequency | 6 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | SNCF | ICE, TGV, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Paris to Karlsruhe cover the 273 miles (441 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 29 min with our travel partners like SNCF | ICE, TGV, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $79 (€69), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $57 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
Find the best trains from Paris to Karlsruhe with Omio's travel partners TGV, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF (3) from $57 (€50). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Make traveling in France as convenient as possible with SNCF, the country’s national train company. SNCF trains take you on a multitude of national, regional and local routes as well as international routes to Spain and Germany. There are many ticket types available, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard Loisir tickets and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. There are also discount cards like the Youth Card and Senior Card, which you can use on Omio when purchasing SNCF tickets.
SNCF offers value for money on routes between Paris and Karlsruhe, and we can help you find the best deals available. Simply check current SNCF train times for the 273 miles (441 km) long journey, compare the best fares available, and buy your cheap Paris to Karlsruhe train ticket on Omio quickly and easily.
SNCF offers different types of trains on its routes, such as the TGV high-speed train, the classic Intercité and the TER, SNCF's regional train. On the state-of-the-art TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find air-conditioned train cars with free WiFi, a bar, and an onboard restaurant amongst other onsite services.
Paris to Karlsruhe train information with SNCF (3):
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Karlsruhe from Paris. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn from Paris to Karlsruhe train information:
Several times a day, the train overcomes the almost 500 km between Paris and Karlsruhe. There is a direct connection several times a day. In addition, there are several other connections with connections via Mannheim.
Deutsche Bahn, French SNCF and Oui-SNCF operate between Paris and Karlsruhe. They are used on the German side of the ICE and on the French side on the TGV.
The fastest connection is a direct connection, which takes less than 2 hours 20 minutes for both the TGV and the ICE. The longest connection involves a two-way transfer and takes almost 18 hours
There are about 10 trains a day between Paris and Karlsruhe.
At which station does the train start in Paris? The trip starts at the Gare de l'Est in Paris. The impressive train station with the Art Nouveau hall is one of the six large termini in the city. It is just under 3.5 km from the city center and has connections to the city's underground and suburban train systems.
At which station does the train arrive in Karlsruhe? Karlsruhe main station is located about 2 km south of Karlsruhe city center. The station is connected to all parts of the city by public transport. From here there are connections to all major cities in southwestern Germany.
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Karlsruhe, you can end your trip in train stations like Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach and Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Karlsruhe Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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