The average train between Darmstadt and Karlsruhe takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 7:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Darmstadt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Darmstadt to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Darmstadt and Karlsruhe is 97.5 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–80 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day.