Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 509 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

4h 57m

€89–193

Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:27 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:23 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
7h 15m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:23 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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