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Dresden to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Karlsruhe takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. 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 57m
Duration
628 km
Distance
€145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
6h 26m
€109–449

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 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 627.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 26m.

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