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Varese to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Varese and Karlsruhe takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Varese 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.

6h 26m
Duration
482 km
Distance
€119
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
6h 42m
€59–195

Varese to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Varese and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    TrenordTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varese to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 481.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Varese to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Lugano and Basel SBB in around 6h 42m.

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