The average train between Karlsruhe and Innsbruck takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck. 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 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck? 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 Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Innsbruck station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Karlsruhe to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Innsbruck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 6 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Innsbruck is 294.8 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 5h 48m.