The average train between Metzingen and Karlsruhe takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Metzingen 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 hourly between Metzingen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Metzingen is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Metzingen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Metzingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Metzingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metzingen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Metzingen and Karlsruhe is 83.1 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 45m.