Bielefeld to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 492 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Dortmund

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Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...

4h 44m

€73–186

Bielefeld to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:42 PM → 6:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 8:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:42 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:02 AM → 8:59 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bielefeld 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.