The average train between Karlsruhe and Salerno takes 16h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Salerno. 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 Salerno. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Salerno at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Salerno? 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 Salerno. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Salerno station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
Karlsruhe to Salerno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Salerno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salerno station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Salerno train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Salerno is 1,053.8 km. The road distance is 1,360 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Salerno via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 5m.