The average train between Ulm and Karlsruhe takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm 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 and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Ulm to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Karlsruhe is 134.8 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.