The average train between Ingolstadt and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ingolstadt to Karlsruhe Hbf. 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 Ingolstadt and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Ingolstadt is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Augsburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ingolstadt to Karlsruhe Hbf. However, there are services departing from Ingolstadt station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf station via Augsburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Ingolstadt to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Ingolstadt to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Ingolstadt to Karlsruhe Hbf train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ingolstadt and Karlsruhe Hbf is 222.5 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf via Augsburg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 46m.