The train between Karlsruhe and Dortmund takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Dortmund. 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 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Karlsruhe to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Dortmund is 286.5 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 3h 22m.