The average train between Mannheim and Karlsruhe takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 4 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 15 minutes between Mannheim and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Mannheim to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mannheim to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Mannheim and Karlsruhe is 53.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €11–50 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.