How to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Paris to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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Driving

€57

Average price

€51

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Cheapest

€132

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

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5h 43m

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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 Paris to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Karlsruhe costing on average €57.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 35m faster (3h 8m by train vs 5h 43m by car) and roughly €74 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€57 vs €132). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Karlsruhe

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM8h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM8h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:10 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9577
    3:55 PM2h30
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €1111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9571
    6:41 AM2h45
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:26 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €951One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGVTGV 9561+Deutsche BahnSTR 3
    7:16 AM3h07
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    10:23 AMEuropaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße)
    €1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGVTGV 9571+Deutsche BahnSTR 3
    6:41 AM3h12
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:53 AMEuropaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße)
    €1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM7h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €381One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30484 · 54153
    10:15 PM12h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:10 AMKarlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)
    €501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM7h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:05 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292+Deutsche BahnICE 107
    8:25 AM6h34
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292+Deutsche BahnICE 517 · ICE 371
    8:25 AM5h34
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292+Deutsche BahnICE 519 · ICE 373
    8:25 AM7h34
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    €1771One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe, 79,70% 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 Paris to Karlsruhe 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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Paris to Karlsruhe. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe 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 Paris to Karlsruhe.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Karlsruhe costing on average €57.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

The distance from Paris to Karlsruhe is approximately 274 miles (441 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Karlsruhe 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 Paris to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Palma, London, Strasbourg, Berlin, Alicante. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlsruhe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Karlsruhe's main attractions, including the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Center for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.
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