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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Hamburg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 38m
Duration
650 km
Distance
€170
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Hamburg train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 52m • Direct
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    train train 6h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Hamburg? 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 Hamburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 649.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–230 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Two other operators also service this route.

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