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Karlsruhe to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Dresden takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 19m
Duration
628 km
Distance
€144
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Bad Hersfeld

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain train 50
  3. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
6h 58m
€111–485

Karlsruhe to Dresden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 627.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Dresden, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 6h 58m.

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