The average train between Oslo and Karlsruhe takes 28h 42m and the fastest train takes 25h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Oslo 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 twice daily between Oslo and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oslo is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 28h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 13m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Oslo to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
Oslo to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Oslo to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oslo and Karlsruhe is 1,221.6 km. The road distance is 1,811 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Hamburg Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 20h 7m.