The average train between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heidelberg 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 30 minutes between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Heidelberg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe is 48.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route.