Bristol to Karlsruhe trains

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The average train between Bristol and Karlsruhe takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. 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.

8h 52m
Duration: 1,161 km
Distance: €392
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice

8h 22m

€311–567

Bristol to Karlsruhe train times

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 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 PM → 9:26 AM
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14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:25 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:25 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:25 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:51 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 7:23 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:23 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 10:32 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:25 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 25m • 3 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Karlsruhe.

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Distance: 1,161.4 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 22m.

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