The average train between Karlsruhe and Calais takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Karlsruhe and Calais. 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 Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Calais station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Karlsruhe to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Calais is 515.4 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 8m.