The average train between Tübingen and Karlsruhe takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tübingen 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 Tübingen and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Tübingen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tübingen to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Tübingen station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Tübingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Tübingen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Tübingen to Karlsruhe train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Tübingen and Karlsruhe is 72 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 1h 58m.