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The average train between Karlsruhe and Parma takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Parma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 47m
Duration
645 km
Distance
€170
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
9h 2m
€77–253

Karlsruhe to Parma train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Karlsruhe and Parma. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Parma at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity11h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity15h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity15h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce16h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce16h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity15h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce7h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 644.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Parma, Italy?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Parma via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 2m.

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