Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. 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 1m
Duration: 509 km
Distance: €107
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 54m

€81–167

Leipzig to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:59 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:09 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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