The train between Essen and Karlsruhe takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 Essen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Essen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Karlsruhe is 289.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 2h 59m.