The average train between Karlsruhe and Mannheim takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Karlsruhe to Mannheim. 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 15 minutes between Karlsruhe and Mannheim. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Mannheim at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Mannheim station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Karlsruhe to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Mannheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Mannheim is 53.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €11–50 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route.