The average train between Copenhagen and Karlsruhe takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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 5 times a day between Copenhagen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Schleswig and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from København H station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Schleswig station, Hamburg Hbf station and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Copenhagen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Copenhagen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Copenhagen and Karlsruhe is 793 km. The road distance is 1078 km.
You can take a train from København H to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Schleswig, Hamburg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 22m.