How to travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken

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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 bus with prices starting from €41. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 162 miles (261 km)

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€54

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€42

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Karlsruhe to Interlaken

How to get from Karlsruhe to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 377 · IC 989
08:01PM3h55
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:56PMInterlaken West
$561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 201+SBBS6+Deutsche BahnIC 987
07:01PM3h53
Karlsruhe Hbf
10:54PMInterlaken West
$541One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 101 · IC 814
09:01AM3h52
Karlsruhe Hbf
12:53PMInterlaken West
$881One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 275 · IC 965
08:01AM3h52
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:53AMInterlaken West
$881One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 151 · IC 619
09:11AM4h11
Karlsruhe Hbf
01:22PMInterlaken West
$881One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 77 · IC 607
11:55PM7h27
Karlsruhe Hbf
07:22AMInterlaken West
$541One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken

Travel to Interlaken easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Karlsruhe to Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is a train with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Interlaken:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Interlaken costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 12m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 51m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is approximately 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Interlaken is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Interlaken with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.

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