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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$106

Average price

$43

Average price

Cheapest

$153

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Karlsruhe costing on average $106 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Geneva and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Karlsruhe among Omio's users.

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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
    1:25 AM6h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM6h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1080+Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 277
    6:10 AM3h49
    Geneva International Airport
    9:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $6981One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108
    8:05 AM4h52
    Geneva station
    12:57 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
    9:05 AM4h52
    Geneva station
    1:57 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1421One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106
    10:05 AM4h52
    Geneva station
    2:57 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3155 · 54152
    8:40 PM14h10
    Genève, Gare Routière
    10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 54152
    6:50 PM16h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    10:50 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h00
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    6:00 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2722 · SN2617+Deutsche BahnICE 205
    5:10 PM5h54
    Geneva International Airport
    11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $3671One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1843+Deutsche BahnICE 205+Air France HopAF1318
    12:00 PM11h04
    Geneva International Airport
    11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $4861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1843+Deutsche BahnICE 203+Air France HopAF1318
    12:00 PM8h59
    Geneva International Airport
    8:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    $4941One-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 $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Karlsruhe costing on average $106 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
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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