What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Chamonix and Karlsruhe is 493 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Karlsruhe bus from?

Chamonix to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Karlsruhe train from?

Chamonix to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Chamonix to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Chamonix to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Chamonix to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Chamonix to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Karlsruhe is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chamonix to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

Book your Chamonix to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Karlsruhe?

Book your Chamonix to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

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Chamonix to Karlsruhe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Martigny to VispIr
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
8h 20m
€99–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lausanne479 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
10h 20m
€40–82
Drive 454.5 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Karlsruhe454.5 km
4h 33m
€71–102
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 36m
€128–315
Train via Brig
1. Take the train from Martigny to BrigIr
2. Take the train from Brig to Basel Bad BfEc
3. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
9h 42m
€124–256
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
7h 18m
€129–324

Chamonix to Karlsruhe by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.2 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, and Basel SBB in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Karlsruhe central train station via Lausanne in around 10h 20m.

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