How to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris

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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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Driving

$158

Average price

$59

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Cheapest

$162

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 24m

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30m

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7h 44m

Average total duration

7h 14m

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30m

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5h 54m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Karlsruhe and Paris including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris among Omio's users.

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from Karlsruhe to Paris

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54153 · 30489
    11:15 AM9h30
    Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    8:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54153 · 30489
    11:15 AM9h30
    Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    8:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9568
    8:06 AM2h30
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9510
    8:03 PM2h35
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:38 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV9510
    8:03 PM2h35
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:38 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9514
    2:03 PM2h49
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    4:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM7h20
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    1:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 AM9h20
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30493
    12:25 AM7h50
    Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    8:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1947 · ICE 612+Air France HopAF1319
    9:35 AM10h20
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 202+Air France HopAF1319
    8:59 AM10h56
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 204+Air France HopAF1319
    6:59 AM12h56
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    7:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Karlsruhe to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris, 76,11% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Karlsruhe to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Paris.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Paris including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Paris is approximately 274 miles (441 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Paris is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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