The average train between Calw and Karlsruhe takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Calw 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 hourly between Calw and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calw is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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55 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Calw 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 Calw to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Calw station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Calw to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Calw to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Calw to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Calw and Karlsruhe is 41 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB to Karlsruhe Hbf via Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof and Pforzheim Hbf in around 1h 2m.