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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
€164
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 4:16 AM at night, 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 Friday, October 16, 2026

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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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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH10h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg13h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)PKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg9h 34m • 3 changes
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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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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)PKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg9h 34m • 3 changes
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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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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)PKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg9h 34m • 3 changes
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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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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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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  • 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 7m.

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