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Paderborn to Karlsruhe trains

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The average train between Paderborn and Karlsruhe takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

4h 36m
Duration
434 km
Distance
€93
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
4h 43m
€80–169

Paderborn to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paderborn and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 35m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 433.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 43m.

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