The average train between Kassel and Karlsruhe takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel to Karlsruhe. 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 4 hours between Kassel and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
Kassel to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Kassel and Karlsruhe is 268.2 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 35m.