There are 4 ways to get from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe by train, car, or rideshare
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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
1h 32m€30–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ulm to Karlsruhe157.1 km
2h 9m€7–11Drive 156.8 km
- Drive from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhecar 156.8 km
1h 31m€23–33Train via Stuttgart
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
1h 55m€18–60
Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €22 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Ulm Hbf and Karlsruhe is 169 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €30 - €60.
The train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ulm Hbf to Karlsruhe.
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What companies run services between Ulm Hbf, Germany and Karlsruhe, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Ulm to Karlsruhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ulm Hbf and Karlsruhe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.