Karlsruhe to Budapest trains

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The average train between Karlsruhe and Budapest takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 20m
Duration: 1,013 km
Distance: Ft 82,456
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

10h 9m

Ft 42,495–238,733

Karlsruhe to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Budapest. 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 Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:06 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
13h 56m • 4 changes
9:06 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
15h 56m • 4 changes
11:12 PM → 3:02 PM
Arrives next day
15h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:02 AM → 5:02 PM
11h • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:02 AM → 5:02 PM
11h • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:02 AM → 5:02 PM
11h • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:02 AM → 5:02 PM
11h • 4 changes
8:06 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 9:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 2m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
9:32 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 2m • 4 changes
7:32 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
9:32 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 30m • 4 changes
11:22 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 40m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Budapest? 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.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,013.3 km
Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 9m.

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