The average train between München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from München Hbf 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.
Trains run hourly between München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from München Hbf is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf. However, there are services departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf is 250.9 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 2h 59m.