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Compare bus and train for Interlaken to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Interlaken to Karlsruhe
How to get from Interlaken to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Interlaken to Karlsruhe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Karlsruhe:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Interlaken to Karlsruhe costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken Ost and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Shuttler, Swiss PostAuto to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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