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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 prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 441 km
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€127 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m 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.
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How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

There are 2 travel options from Paris to Karlsruhe: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Karlsruhe is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €25 compared to other travel options to Karlsruhe:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of.
Taking a coach costs €34 less than taking a train, which costs on average €59 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Karlsruhe from Paris is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Coach takes on average 7 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 441 km from Paris to Karlsruhe.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Karlsruhe is:
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 89 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Paris to Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Karlsruhe:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Paris to Karlsruhe depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Most travellers catch their train from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Karlsruhe:
- BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus can get you to Karlsruhe by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Paris to Karlsruhe for €25 on Omio.
- TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF ICE, TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI can get you to Karlsruhe by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Karlsruhe for €59 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7 direct coaches per day.
- 8 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF ICE, TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Karlsruhe as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Karlsruhe.
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