The average train between Karlsruhe and Žilina takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Žilina. 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 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Žilina at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Žilina? 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 Karlsruhe to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Žilina station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Karlsruhe to Žilina train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Žilina train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Žilina train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 11 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Žilina is 752 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zilina via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 11h 7m.