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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Karlsruhe
    Departure location: Karlsruhe Hbf
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Bad Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Basel.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $57Average Duration3h 45m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$8 - $14Average Duration1h 49m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $35Average Duration2h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Karlsruhe to Basel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1h 49mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Karlsruhe to Basel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$10
Average train trip duration1h 49m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:25pm
Distance105 miles (169 km)
Latest train departure7:10pm

Karlsruhe to Basel Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05/06
$12
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05/09
$11
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05/11
$11
05/12
$9
05/13
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Basel was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Karlsruhe to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $12 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Karlsruhe and Basel is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Basel.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Basel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Karlsruhe and Basel compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Karlsruhe to Basel?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Karlsruhe and Basel is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $10 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Basel, choose the train, as it will take you from Karlsruhe to Basel in about 1h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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