The average train between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Chemnitz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chemnitz to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe is 382.2 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 25m.