The average train between Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Kaiserslautern to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe is 66.6 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 9m.