Train Paris - Karlsruhe from 39 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Karlsruhe
Train Paris Karlsruhe in brief
Average price
76.78 €
Price range
39.00 € - 242.00 €
Fastest Paris-Karlsruhe train
2h28min
Number of trains / day
7
The train to Karlsruhe takes on average 2h28min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Paris and Karlsruhe is 442 km and the average speed is 179 km/h.
Paris - Karlsruhe cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 26.99 € for a 6h05min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Karlsruhe
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 3, from 39 €.
Prices recorded on October 13, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Karlsruhe cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 76 €. The most expensive is Sunday (136 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 94 € on average, against 124 € in the evening.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Karlsruhe train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 59 € on average, against 126 € the day before or on the day of departure: 53% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 7 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Karlsruhe
On average, 7.5 departures a day link Paris to Karlsruhe. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (7.8 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (6.8).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 3.9 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Train or bus between Paris and Karlsruhe?
The train connects Paris to Karlsruhe in 2h28min with tickets from 39 €. The bus takes about 6h05min with tickets from 27 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Karlsruhe by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Karlsruhe.
First Train Paris - Karlsruhe.
Departure at 06:41
Last Train Paris - Karlsruhe
Departure at 17:53
Paris - Karlsruhe train on average every
96 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Karlsruhe?
- inOui, SNCF's premium TGV
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
Save 84% on your Paris - Karlsruhe trip :
How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Karlsruhe
You can also buy train tickets Karlsruhe-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Karlsruhe.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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