The average train between Rijeka and Karlsruhe takes 22h 56m and the fastest train takes 18h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Rijeka 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 Rijeka and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rijeka is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 22h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Rijeka station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
Rijeka to Karlsruhe train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.
Rijeka to Karlsruhe train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Rijeka to Karlsruhe train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), ÖBB EuroCity and 6 other operators.
The distance between Rijeka and Karlsruhe is 612.9 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Rijeka to Karlsruhe Hbf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 13h 45m.