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Trip Overview

The average train between Bratislava and Karlsruhe takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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.

9h 41m
Duration
846 km
Distance
€153
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bratislava to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 45m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 845.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Karlsruhe Hbf via Wien Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 9h 6m.

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