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Compare bus and train for Geneva to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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€67 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Karlsruhe costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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