The average train between Bristol and Karlsruhe takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 26m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Bristol to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Karlsruhe is 827.4 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Karlsruhe Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 44m.