The average train between Munich and Karlsruhe takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 Munich and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Munich station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
Munich to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Munich to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Munich and Karlsruhe is 252.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 52m.