The average train between Innsbruck and Karlsruhe takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kufstein and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Innsbruck 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.
No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Kufstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Innsbruck to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Innsbruck to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Railjet, Transdev GmbH and 5 other operators.
The distance between Innsbruck and Karlsruhe is 294.8 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 55m.