The average train between Weimar and Karlsruhe takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Weimar 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 twice daily between Weimar and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Weimar is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 18m • 1 change
3h 50m • 1 change
4h 5m • 1 change
3h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Weimar 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.
No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Weimar to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Karlsruhe train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Weimar to Karlsruhe train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Weimar and Karlsruhe is 302.8 km. The road distance is 414 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 3h 29m.