There are 12 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza by train, bus, night train, car 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.
Recommended option
Train via Basel
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Milan
10 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
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Take the train from Singen to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hb
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Biasca
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Take the train from Biasca to Chiasso
Drive
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Drive from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Saronno to Lissone-Muggio'
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Milan Linate, train
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Milan Linate (LIN)
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Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Lissone-Muggio'
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Saronno to Lissone-Muggio'
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate (LIN)
Train, train to Zurich, fly to Milan Malpensa
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Zurich, train
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
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Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden, fly to Milan Bergamo
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Take the train from KA Marktplatz to Rastatt
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Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB) to Milan Bergamo (BGY)
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Province of Monza and Brianza is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Province of Monza and Brianza is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Province of Monza and Brianza is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza is to bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 9h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd and arriving at Nova Milanese - via D. Manin via Milan Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lissone-Muggiò via Basel SBB, Zuerich Hb and Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Province of Monza and Brianza is 384 km. The road distance is 524.6 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd station.
Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza is to train via Basel which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 9h 35m.
- Distance: 384.4 km
- Duration: 6h 33m
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza via Basel SBB, Zuerich Hb, and Chiasso in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Milan 5 times a day. Tickets cost €27 - €35 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €490
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €450
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Linate via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €460
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €400
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650
Flights from Stuttgart to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €460
Flights from Stuttgart to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €420
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Frankfurt to Milan Malpensa via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €250
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €400
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Singen to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Biasca to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €25 - €30
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €34
- 1st Class
- €23 - €28
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Abellio
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Saronno to Lissone-Muggio'
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Forlanini to Lissone-Muggio'
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Süwex
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €65 - €90
- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- info@avg.karlsruhe.de
- Website
- avg.info
Train from KA Marktplatz to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Stuttgart Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Chiasso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Karlsruhe to Province of Monza and Brianza.
Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Stuttgart Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There are 858+ hotels available in Province of Monza and Brianza. Prices start at €87 per night.