The average train between Bern and Karlsruhe takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 2 hours between Bern and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Bern to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bern to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Karlsruhe is 240 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 3h 5m.