The average train between Salzburg and Karlsruhe takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Salzburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Karlsruhe train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Karlsruhe train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Salzburg and Karlsruhe is 367.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 4h 59m.