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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 an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Karlsruhe costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €53. The journey takes 4h 44m versus 4h 40m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Karlsruhe
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.
894внт1:10 PM 8h40 Genève, Gare Routière 9:50 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 894внт
1:10 PM 8h40 Genève, Gare Routière 9:50 PM Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH1223+ICE 1036:50 AM 4h09 Geneva International Airport 10:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €572 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72 · STR 3
9:35 AM 5h18 Geneva station 2:53 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) €72 1 One-way 3 transfers - IC 711 · IC 1613 · ICE 6 · STR 3
7:35 AM 5h18 Geneva station 12:53 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) €72 1 One-way 3 transfers - IR 1815 · IC 519 · IR 1865 · ICE 106
10:05 AM 5h08 Geneva station 3:13 PM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) €79 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus
10:00 AM 8h00 Geneve, Place Dorcière 6:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf €28 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:25 AM 6h45 Geneve, Place Dorcière 8:10 AM Karlsruhe Hbf €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
SN2722 · SN2617+ICE 2055:10 PM 5h50 Geneva International Airport 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf €244 1 One-way 2 transfers- SN2712 · SN2611+ICE 203
8:15 AM 12h45 Geneva International Airport 9:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf €257 1 One-way 2 transfers 
AF1843 · AF1318+ICE 20512:05 PM 10h55 Geneva International Airport 11:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf €259 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Karlsruhe:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Karlsruhe costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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