How to get from Paris to Karlsruhe
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Karlsruhe by price and travel time.
- 442 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 33m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 05m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Karlsruhe. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 442 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
442 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €49Older observation | 2h 33mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€49Older observation2h 33m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Karlsruhe: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Karlsruhe centralbus
FlixBus·7h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Karlsruhe
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 08:30 | 23:55 |
| SNCFtrain | 8 | 06:41 | 17:53 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 11 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 14:40
- 15:15
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 21:55
- 22:55
- 23:45
- 23:55
All departuresSNCF
- 06:41
- 07:16
- 10:53
- 11:07
- 13:52
- 15:21
- 15:55
- 17:53
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Karlsruhe works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Karlsruhe central, about 7h 5m. In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Karlsruhe: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Karlsruhe?
The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Karlsruhe?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:30 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Karlsruhe?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 08:30 and 23:55.
When is the first train from Paris to Karlsruhe?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:41 and the last at 17:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Karlsruhe?
8 a day with SNCF, between 06:41 and 17:53.
How far is Karlsruhe from Paris?
About 442 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Karlsruhe cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Karlsruhe?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Paris to Karlsruhe without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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.
Where to next
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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
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026