The average train between Žilina and Karlsruhe takes 13h and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Žilina and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Žilina to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Žilina to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 7 other operators.
The distance between Žilina and Karlsruhe is 752 km. The road distance is 1,037 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Karlsruhe Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 11h 17m.