The average train between Leiden and Karlsruhe takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 1m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Leiden to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leiden to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leiden and Karlsruhe is 445.8 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Köln Hbf in around 5h 49m.