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Trip Overview

The average train between Winterthur and Karlsruhe takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Winterthur 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.

3h 56m
Duration
312 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Winterthur to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Winterthur and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Winterthur 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.

Map of how to get from Winterthur to Karlsruhe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Winterthur to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 3h 58m.

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