The average train between Dortmund and Karlsruhe takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 3:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
Dortmund to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is 286.5 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–310 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.