There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf by train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorftrain Re75
4h 24m€44–110Train via Stuttgart
cheapest- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorftrain
4h 41m€30–113Drive 282.8 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorfcar 282.8 km
2h 46m€42–60Train #2
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Vaihingentrain Re1
- Take the train from Vaihingen to Oberstdorftrain 55
5h 13m€46–105
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Oberstdorf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Oberstdorf is 297 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf is 283 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Karlsruhe to Oberstdorf.
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What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Oberstdorf, Germany?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Oberstdorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Vaihingen
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Vaihingen to Oberstdorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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