1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 31 m
Trains on 18 Sept
17
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 17 trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
ICE 204
ICE 6
ECE 8
ICE 202
ICE 374
ICE 372
ICE 274
ICE 376
ICE 200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 36m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly £39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £71). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 376 | On time 6:25 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h31 | 7:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 6:56 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h37 | 8:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 7:25 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h32 | 8:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:25 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h31 | 9:56 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1067 | On time 8:31 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h52 | 10:23 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:30 Basel Bad Bhf | 1h51 | 14:21 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 16:56. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 6:44 |
Last train 16:56 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel Bad Bhf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains use the Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel Bad Bhf and Karlsruhe Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.