The average train between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 28m • 3 changesWant 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 58m.
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 LEO Express.
The distance between Chemnitz and Karlsruhe is 382.2 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 19m.