The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Karlsruhe takes 26h 57m and the fastest train takes 25h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 26h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.
Santiago de Compostela to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 5 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Karlsruhe is 1,472.6 km. The road distance is 2,777 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Karlsruhe Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 18h 13m.