The average train between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stuttgart 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 30 minutes between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Karlsruhe station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Stuttgart to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe is 61.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–27 and the journey takes 53 min. Three other operators also service this route.