Mainz to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Karlsruhe takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

1h 37m
Duration: 130 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

1h 9m

€14–127

Mainz to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 PM → 8:59 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 10:48 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:17 PM → 10:59 PM
1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:38 AM → 4:08 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:08 AM → 3:21 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
1:38 AM → 4:08 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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