The average train between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf. 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 Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 13m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf? 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 Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Oberstdorf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf is 225.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 18m.