The average train between Ulm Hbf and Karlsruhe takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm Hbf 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 hourly between Ulm Hbf and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm Hbf is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hbf station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ulm Hbf and Karlsruhe is 134.2 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 1h 46m.