How to get from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe
- 822 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 39m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 822 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
822 km
Bordeaux to Karlsruhe: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bordeaux → Kaiserslauternbus
FlixBus·15h 45m - 2Kaiserslautern → Schifferstadttrain
Deutsche Bahn·35m - 3Schifferstadt → KarlsruhetrainDeutsche Bahn·22m
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBordeaux-KaiserslauternBook →Deutsche BahnKaiserslautern-Schifferstadt, Schifferstadt-KarlsruheBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bordeaux to Kaiserslautern central, about 15h 45m. Transfer in Kaiserslautern central and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Schifferstadt (35 min). Transfer in Schifferstadt and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Karlsruhe (22 min). In total it's roughly €77 over 20h 39m, 2 transfers.
Bordeaux to Karlsruhe: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe?
The most useful route takes about 20h 39m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Karlsruhe from Bordeaux?
About 822 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bordeaux to Karlsruhe cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €77. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bordeaux to Karlsruhe?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026