The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Karlsruhe takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 hourly between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Karlsruhe is 123.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €25–110 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route.