The average train between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 4 hours between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Magdeburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Magdeburg to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe is 414.8 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 48m.