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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Como to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Como and Karlsruhe is 488 km. The road distance is 485.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €160.

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

The train from Como S.Giovanni to Karlsruhe Hbf takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Como to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Como to Karlsruhe train from?

Como to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Como to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Como to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Como to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Como to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Como to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Como to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Karlsruhe is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Como to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Como to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 816+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Como to Karlsruhe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Como to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Karlsruhe HbfEc
5h 39m
€100–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Karlsruhe central train station024
8h 55m
€40–60
Drive 485.1 km
1. Drive from Como to Karlsruhe485.1 km
4h 42m
€77–110
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monza
2. Take the train from Monza to Milano Forlanini
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LIN - STR
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 21m
€127–339
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBEc
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
6h 30m
€76–204
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 17m
€195–412
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)MXP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 16m
€78–214
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)LIN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 53m
€58–252

Como to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Karlsruhe Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como Grandate to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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