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Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Karlsruhe takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 10m
Duration
628 km
Distance
€143
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 11 / ...
  3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
7h 4m
€112–492

Dresden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, 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 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dresden to Karlsruhe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 627.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Fulda Bahnhof in around 7h 4m.

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