The average train between Karlsruhe and Leverkusen takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Leverkusen. 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 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Leverkusen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Leverkusen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Karlsruhe to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Leverkusen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Leverkusen is 246.5 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–240 and the journey takes 2h 6m.