The average train between Karlsruhe and Arbon takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Arbon. 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 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Arbon. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Arbon at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Konstanz and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Arbon station via Konstanz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Karlsruhe to Arbon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Arbon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Konstanz Bahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Arbon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Thurbo.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Arbon is 182.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 3h 7m.