Zittau to Karlsruhe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zittau and Karlsruhe takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zittau 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.

8h 57m
Duration: 724 km
Distance: €173
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Zittau Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re2
Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

8h 24m

€122–340

Zittau to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Zittau and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Zittau is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:01 PM → 11:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 6:04 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 7:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:11 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 48m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:11 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 48m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:11 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 48m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:11 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 48m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:11 AM → 11:59 AM
7h 48m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:05 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 3:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 7:59 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zittau 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.

What companies run services between Zittau, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Zittau Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 24m.

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