Dresden to Karlsruhe Trains

Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Karlsruhe takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden 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.

6h 45m
Duration: 628 km
Distance: €140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 26m

€109–278

Dresden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Dresden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM
8h 16m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM
8h 16m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:59 AM
8h 21m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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.

Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

Trip Overview

Train via Erfurt

Dresden to Karlsruhe train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM

6:11 AM → 11:55 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

8:11 AM → 1:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM

6:11 AM → 11:55 AM

8:11 AM → 1:54 PM

8:12 AM → 3:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:59 AM

5:00 AM → 11:23 AM

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:23 AM

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

8:11 AM → 1:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Karlsruhe Hbf

Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

Find Transport to Karlsruhe

Trip Overview

Train via Erfurt

Dresden to Karlsruhe train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM

6:11 AM → 11:55 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

8:11 AM → 1:54 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:54 AM

6:11 AM → 11:55 AM

8:11 AM → 1:54 PM

8:12 AM → 3:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:59 AM

5:00 AM → 11:23 AM

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:23 AM

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM

6:12 AM → 12:06 PM

8:11 AM → 1:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Karlsruhe Hbf

Train trips from Dresden

Train trips to Karlsruhe

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