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Trip Overview

The train between Leiden and Karlsruhe takes 7h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

7h 12m
Duration
589 km
Distance
€102
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leiden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Leiden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 3:47 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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: 7h 12m

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 10m.

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