The average train between Berlin and Karlsruhe takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 Berlin and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
Berlin to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Berlin to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin and Karlsruhe is 525.8 km. The road distance is 648 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–500 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day.