The average train between Trier and Karlsruhe takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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 2 hours between Trier and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Trier to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Trier to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Trier and Karlsruhe is 152.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 19m.