How to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe

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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

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5h 2m

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Fastest

4h 32m

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30m

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6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Geneva to Karlsruhe

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM7h50
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:40PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM7h50
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:40PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air DolomitiLH7416+Deutsche BahnICE 615 · ICE 379
06:20PM3h39
Geneva International Airport
09:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$7451One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72
09:35AM4h58
Geneva station
02:33PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1021One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2517 · ICE 106
09:54AM5h03
Geneva station
02:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1521One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
09:05AM4h52
Geneva station
01:57PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$1521One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM9h40
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:45AMKarlsruhe Hbf
$721One-way
1 transfer
SWISSSN5110+Brussels AirlinesSN2609+Deutsche BahnICE 107
07:00AM7h59
Geneva International Airport
02:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$5091One-way
2 transfers
SWISSSN5110+Brussels AirlinesSN2611+Deutsche BahnICE 107
07:00AM7h59
Geneva International Airport
02:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$5091One-way
2 transfers
SWISSSN5110+Brussels AirlinesSN2609+Deutsche BahnICE 109
07:00AM9h59
Geneva International Airport
04:59PMKarlsruhe Hbf
$5091One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Geneva to Karlsruhe is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Karlsruhe is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Karlsruhe:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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.

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