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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal is to bus and line 115 bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Balsthal?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Balsthal is 235 km. The road distance is 235 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal, including transfers.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 115 bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 3m.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Balsthal is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Karlsruhe to Balsthal.

Where can I stay near Balsthal?

There are 314+ hotels available in Balsthal.

Karlsruhe to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 115 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Balsthal by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3h 39m
CHF 37–111
Bus, line 115 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zwingen, Bahnhof to Balsthal, Post115
5h 3m
CHF 27–39
Night train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SbbNj
3h 49m
CHF 38–260
Drive 235 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Balsthal235 km
2h 18m
CHF 38–55

Karlsruhe to Balsthal by train, tram, and bus

202Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Balsthal, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 28–55 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Balsthal, Post via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Zwingen, and Zwingen, Bahnhof in around 5h 3m.

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