The average train between Karlsruhe and Kusel takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Kusel. 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Kusel. The earliest departure is at 2:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Kusel at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Kusel. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Kusel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Karlsruhe to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kusel, Bahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Kusel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Kusel is 93.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kusel, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Landstuhl, Bahnhof in around 3h 18m.