The train between Dorsten and Karlsruhe takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorsten 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 3 hours between Dorsten and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorsten is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Dorsten station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Dorsten to Karlsruhe train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Dorsten to Karlsruhe train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dorsten to Karlsruhe train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dorsten and Karlsruhe is 312.1 km. The road distance is 412 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 2h 59m.