The average train between Leeuwarden and Karlsruhe takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 5 times a day between Leeuwarden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Zwolle station, Arnhem Centraal station and Duesseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Leeuwarden to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Leeuwarden and Karlsruhe is 500 km. The road distance is 606 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h.