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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$158 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Paris costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Paris
How to get from Karlsruhe to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
54153 · 3048911:15 AM9h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
54153 · 3048911:15 AM9h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 95688:06 AM2h30Karlsruhe Hbf10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1611One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 95108:03 PM2h35Karlsruhe Hbf10:38 PMParis Gare de l'Est$741One-way0 transfers
95108:03 PM2h35Karlsruhe Hbf10:38 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1181One-way0 transfers
ICE 95142:03 PM2h49Karlsruhe Hbf4:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM9h20Karlsruhe Hbf12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$671One-way0 transfers
3049312:25 AM7h50Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)8:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$681One-way0 transfers
IC 1947 · ICE 612+
AF13199:35 AM10h20Karlsruhe Hbf7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2311One-way2 transfers
ICE 202+
AF13198:59 AM10h56Karlsruhe Hbf7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
ICE 204+
AF13196:59 AM12h56Karlsruhe Hbf7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Paris:
A bus is $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Paris costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Paris 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 Paris Gare de l'Est.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Paris by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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