The average train between Madrid and Karlsruhe takes 22h 55m and the fastest train takes 20h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
Madrid to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Karlsruhe is 1,349 km. The road distance is 2,201 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Karlsruhe Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 14h 30m.
