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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 bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. 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 €55, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m 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 bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Grindelwald
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 AMGrindelwaldFind prices4 transfers
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7:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe11:40 AMGrindelwaldFind prices4 transfers
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7:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe11:40 AMGrindelwaldFind prices4 transfers
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8:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe12:40 PMGrindelwaldFind prices3 transfers
8:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe12:40 PMGrindelwaldFind prices2 transfers
10:01 AM4h39Karlsruhe2:40 PMGrindelwaldFind prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Grindelwald costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Grindelwald by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Grindelwald by train.
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