The average train between Karlsruhe and Linz takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Linz. 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 5 times a day between Karlsruhe and Linz. 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 Linz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Linz? 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 Linz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf station and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf station via Stuttgart Hbf station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Linz is 438.9 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 41m.