The average train between Karlsruhe and Tübingen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Karlsruhe to Tübingen. 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 30 minutes between Karlsruhe and Tübingen. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Tübingen at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Tübingen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Tübingen station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Karlsruhe to Tübingen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Tübingen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Tübingen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, DB Regio Stuttgart and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Tübingen is 72 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 58m.