There are 5 ways to get from Kehl to Germersheim by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 2h 9m
Cheapest option
Train via KA Hauptbahnhof • 2h 15m
3 alternative options
Train • 3h 20m
Train #2 • 4h 20m
Drive • 57 min
Kehl to Germersheim by bus, walk and train
The journey time between Kehl and Germersheim is around 2h 9m and covers a distance of around 118 km. This includes an average layover time of around 29 min. Operated by FlixBus, Autokar Polska, Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH and others, the Kehl to Germersheim service departs from Kehl train station and arrives in Germersheim. Typically 48 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kehl to Germersheim is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Kehl to Germersheim is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Germersheim. However, there are services departing from Kehl Bahnhof and arriving at Germersheim via Appenweier Bahnhof and KA Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Kehl and Germersheim is 83 km. The road distance is 108.7 km.
The best way to get from Kehl to Germersheim without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kehl to Germersheim, including transfers.
Kehl to Germersheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Appenweier Bahnhof station.
Kehl to Germersheim train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Germersheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kehl to Germersheim is 109 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Kehl to Germersheim.
There are 102+ hotels available in Germersheim. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 82.7 km
- Duration: 2h 9m
What companies run services between Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Germersheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Kehl to Germersheim via Appenweier Bahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and KA Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 15m.

- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- info@avg.karlsruhe.de
- Website
- avg.info
Train from KA Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH

- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Süwex

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Germersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Appenweier to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Kehl train station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Kehl to Karlsruhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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