The average train between Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Friedrichshafen is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Friedrichshafen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Friedrichshafen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Friedrichshafen and Karlsruhe is 170 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 17m.