Hamburg to Karlsruhe Trains

Hamburg to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Karlsruhe takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 53m
Duration: 650 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...

5h 55m

€111–237

Hamburg to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamburg and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 7:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 11:27 PM
5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:23 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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