The average train between Karlsruhe and Alsace takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Alsace. 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Alsace at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Alsace? 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 Alsace. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Selestat station via Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Karlsruhe to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Alsace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Selestat station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Alsace is 106.8 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Scherwiller via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Selestat in around 1h 42m.