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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Grenoble:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Grenoble costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Grenoble
How to get from Karlsruhe to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf7:00 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM10h40Karlsruhe Hbf7:00 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9580+
176413:12 PM6h27Karlsruhe Hbf9:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1461One-way1 transfer
Other options
5537+
17633+
959012:08 PM7h31Karlsruhe Hbf7:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1581One-way2 transfers
6917+
95688:06 AM7h07Karlsruhe Hbf3:13 PMGare de Grenoble$2251One-way1 transfer
9578+
6275+
8885767:32 AM6h56Karlsruhe Hbf2:28 PMGare de Grenoble$2801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM12h05Karlsruhe Hbf12:00 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM13h35Karlsruhe Hbf5:40 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM13h00Karlsruhe Hbf11:25 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Grenoble:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Grenoble costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Grenoble as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Grenoble by train.
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