The average train between Karlsruhe and Southampton takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Southampton. 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Southampton station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Karlsruhe to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Southampton train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Southampton is 732 km. The road distance is 1,102 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Southampton Central via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 23m.