How to travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, while a train costs an average of $209.

Distance: 511 miles (823 km)

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from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe

How to get from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30492
    7:20 AM19h45
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30492
    7:20 AM19h45
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12254 · 9575
    10:47 AM5h38
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    4:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2561One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8580+TGV9579
    1:45 PM6h40
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    8:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2481One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8534+TGV9563
    12:12 PM5h40
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    5:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8508 · 9577
    12:46 PM5h39
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30482 · 30492
    7:20 AM19h45
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 50469 · 30492
    4:00 AM23h05
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    3:05 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:25 AM19h02
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    7:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $821One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 8207+easyJetU27302
    4:00 PM6h50
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:50 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    $2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 8207+CitizenPlane7302
    4:00 PM6h50
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:50 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    $2601One-way
    1 transfer
  • VoloteaV72442+Malta AirFR 8207
    11:30 AM11h20
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:50 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    $2891One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bordeaux and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe costing on average $120 (€98).

A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe costing on average $209 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 16h 32m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is approximately 511 miles (823 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Karlsruhe by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe:
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlsruhe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Karlsruhe's main attractions, including the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Center for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.
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