Bielefeld to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. 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.

5h 37m
Duration: 492 km
Distance: €106
Average price: Every 4 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 / ...

5h 8m

€58–385

Bielefeld to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 8:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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