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 21 - 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 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 29m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 115 bus, which costs SFr 21 - 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 328+ hotels available in Balsthal.

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

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

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3h 29m
CHF 37–112
Bus, line 115 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zwingen, Bahnhof to Balsthal, Post115
5h 3m
CHF 21–39
Drive 235 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Balsthal235 km
2h 18m
CHF 39–56
Train via Wettingen
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to BadenNightjet
6h 1m
CHF 62–168

Karlsruhe to Balsthal by train, tram, and bus

160Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.5 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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 27–50 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Balsthal, Post via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Basel SBB, Zwingen, and Zwingen, Bahnhof in around 5h 3m.

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