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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Grindelwald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 48m Average total duration 15h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Grindelwald:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 4h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe11:40 AMGrindelwald$841One-way0 transfers
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- 7:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe11:40 AMGrindelwald$841One-way0 transfers
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- 7:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe11:40 AMGrindelwald$841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Grindelwald as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Grindelwald station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Grindelwald by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Grindelwald by bus.
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