Bielefeld to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe takes 4h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 492 km
Distance: €103
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

€78–186

Bielefeld to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bielefeld and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, 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 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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
12:42 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 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 18, 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 Monday, October 19, 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 20, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

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