How to travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Geneva 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 39m. 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 $43.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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Driving

$77

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$155

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

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30m

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5h 0m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Geneva costing on average $77 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

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

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from Karlsruhe to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM7h45
    Karlsruhe
    5:10 PMGeneva
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM7h45
    Karlsruhe
    5:10 PMGeneva
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM7h45
    Karlsruhe
    5:10 PMGeneva
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1:20 PM13h25
    Karlsruhe
    2:45 AMGeneva
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Karlsruhe to Geneva.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Geneva including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Geneva costing on average $77 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Geneva is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Geneva is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Geneva:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Karlsruhe to Geneva:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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