The average train between Pilsen and Karlsruhe takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Pilsen 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 Pilsen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilsen is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pilsen 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 Pilsen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Pilsen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Pilsen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Pilsen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Pilsen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pilsen and Karlsruhe is 369.2 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 57m.