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Leiden to Karlsruhe trains

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The average train between Leiden and Karlsruhe takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

8h 34m
Duration
589 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leiden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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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  • Distance: 589.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Arnhem Centraal and Köln Hbf in around 6h 34m.

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