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Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 €103, while a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€103 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 44m 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 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.
8:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe11:53 AMInterlaken€421One-way0 transfers
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8:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe11:53 AMInterlaken€421One-way0 transfers
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8:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe11:53 AMInterlaken€421One-way0 transfers
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6:10 AM6h43Karlsruhe12:53 PMInterlaken€501One-way0 transfers
7:01 AM3h52Karlsruhe10:53 AMInterlaken€541One-way0 transfers
9:01 AM3h58Karlsruhe12:59 PMInterlaken€1571One-way0 transfers
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Interlaken 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 Interlaken Ost.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Interlaken by train.
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