Kiel to Karlsruhe Trains

Kiel to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Karlsruhe takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

7h 51m
Duration: 751 km
Distance: €163
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 35m

€136–267

Kiel to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 11:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 52m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 52m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 52m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 52m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:23 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Karlsruhe? 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.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Kiel to Karlsruhe train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

4:16 PM → 11:23 PM

6:16 PM → 6:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:23 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:23 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 3:08 PM

10:16 AM → 5:23 PM

12:16 PM → 7:23 PM

2:16 PM → 9:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

Train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Train trips from Kiel

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Alternative transport options

6:16 PM → 6:59 AM
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