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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 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 377 · IC 989Cheapest
ICE 201+
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IC 987Fastest
ICE 101 · IC 814Other options
ICE 275 · IC 965
ECE 151 · IC 619
ICE 77 · IC 607Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Interlaken
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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).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
- 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.
- 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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