The average train between Arad and Karlsruhe takes 19h 32m and the fastest train takes 15h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad 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 3 times a day between Arad and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 19h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Arad 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 Arad to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.
Arad to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
The distance between Arad and Karlsruhe is 1,016.4 km. The road distance is 1,278 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Karlsruhe Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 15h 19m.