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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Thun to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Thun and Karlsruhe is 325 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Thun to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Karlsruhe train from?

Thun to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Thun to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Thun to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Thun to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Karlsruhe is 313 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Thun to Karlsruhe.

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

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Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 813+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Thun to Karlsruhe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Thun 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
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
3h 47m
€42–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
6h 6m
€33–62
Drive 313.2 km
1. Drive from Thun to Karlsruhe313.2 km
2h 53m
€55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
5h 7m
€166–356
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe HbfIce
4h 12m
€90–171

Thun to Karlsruhe by train

145Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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