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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Karlsruhe takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 12m
Duration
650 km
Distance
€147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hamburg to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, 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 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 649.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h 35m.

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