Leiden to Karlsruhe Trains

Leiden to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Karlsruhe takes 9h 30m 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.

9h 30m
Duration: 589 km
Distance: €117
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

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6h 24m

€86–213

Leiden to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run twice daily between Leiden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:45 PM → 8:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 4:59 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 6:59 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
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