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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 €20. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 441 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€127 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus5:45 PM8h35Karlsruhe Hbf2:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 PM8h35Karlsruhe Hbf2:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 95688:06 AM2h30Karlsruhe Hbf10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est€1381One-way0 transfers
Other options
TGV 95707:32 PM2h41Karlsruhe Hbf10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1001One-way0 transfers
TGV 957411:32 AM2h35Karlsruhe Hbf2:07 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1201One-way0 transfers
TGV 95606:05 PM2h37Karlsruhe Hbf8:42 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM7h15Karlsruhe Hbf6:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM9h20Karlsruhe Hbf12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM7h20Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 106+
DE42932:59 PM6h26Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€1831One-way1 transfer
ICE 72 · ICE 916+
DE42932:37 PM6h48Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€1831One-way2 transfers
ICE 370 · ICE 518+
DE42931:59 PM7h26Karlsruhe Hbf9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport€1891One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Paris:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Paris costing on average €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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