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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €45 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side via Centre Commercial Cap 3000 and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Nice to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Nice and Karlsruhe is 642 km. The road distance is 839.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Nice to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Karlsruhe bus from?

Nice to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where do I catch the Nice to Karlsruhe train from?

Nice to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Nice to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 7m.

Where does the Nice to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Nice to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side.

Where does the Nice to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Nice to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Nice to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Karlsruhe is 840 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Nice to Karlsruhe.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 860+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Karlsruhe by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.

Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4h 54m
€45–242
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
10h 35m
€177–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Freiburgbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
14h 40m
€68–126
Drive 839.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Karlsruhecar 839.7 km
8h 16m
€130–188
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€119–328
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 19m
€80–224
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 39m
€150–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 7m
€58–104

Nice to Karlsruhe by train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.7 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Karlsruhe Hbf via Strasbourg in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 14h 26m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.

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