The average train between Linz and Karlsruhe takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Linz 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 2 hours between Linz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Linz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Karlsruhe train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Karlsruhe is 438.9 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 19m.