Dresden to Karlsruhe Trains

Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Karlsruhe takes 5h 57m 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.

5h 57m
Duration: 628 km
Distance: €118
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 40m

€97–204

Dresden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dresden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:19 AM
train 7h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:19 AM
train 7h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:19 AM
train 7h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:19 AM
train 7h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:19 AM
train 7h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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