The average train between Mannheim and Karlsruhe takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Mannheim 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 20 minutes between Mannheim and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Mannheim to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Mannheim and Karlsruhe is 53.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.