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Bristol to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Karlsruhe takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 20m
Duration
1,167 km
Distance
€387
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
8h 18m
€320–565

Bristol to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui14h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 52m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui15h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 46m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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  • Distance: 1,167.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Karlsruhe Hbf via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 18m.

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