The average train between Karlsruhe and Trier takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe to Trier. 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 Trier. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Trier at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Trier. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Trier station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Karlsruhe to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Trier is 152.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 8m.