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Madrid to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Karlsruhe takes 22h 17m 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.

22h 17m
Duration
2,201 km
Distance
€457
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Madrid to Karlsruhe train times

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 36m • 3 changes
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    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui23h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 36m • 3 changes
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    OuigoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 36m • 3 changes
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    iryoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui20h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,200.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 17m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Karlsruhe, Germany?

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 45m.

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