The average train between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. 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 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf. 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 Oberstdorf at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Oberstdorf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf is 225.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Oberstdorf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m.