The average train between Budapest and Karlsruhe takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Muenchen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Budapest to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Budapest and Karlsruhe is 804.5 km. The road distance is 921 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 10h 48m.