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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Interlaken:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Interlaken costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 101 · IC 8149:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf12:53 PMInterlaken West$1191One-way1 transfer
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ICE 101 · IC 8149:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf12:53 PMInterlaken West$1191One-way1 transfer
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ICE 101 · IC 8149:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf12:53 PMInterlaken West$1191One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 277 · IC 96910:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf1:53 PMInterlaken West$1191One-way1 transfer
ICE 275 · IC 9658:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf11:53 AMInterlaken West$1191One-way1 transfer
ICE 103 · IC 971 · IC 81811:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe Hbf2:53 PMInterlaken West$1191One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Interlaken:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Interlaken costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Interlaken 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 Interlaken West.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Interlaken by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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