The average train between Karlsruhe and Gstaad takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Gstaad. 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 Gstaad. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Gstaad at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Gstaad? 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 Gstaad. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Gstaad station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Karlsruhe to Gstaad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Gstaad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Spiez station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Gstaad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Gstaad is 293.8 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Gstaad via Basel SBB, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 6h.