The average train between Lübeck and Karlsruhe takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck 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 Lübeck and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Lueneburg and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lübeck 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Lübeck to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Luebeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lübeck to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Erixx, metronom and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Karlsruhe is 563 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Luebeck Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Lueneburg and Uelzen in around 6h 54m.