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Badisches Landesmuseum
A major collection on Baden’s history, culture and global artefacts inside Karlsruhe Palace. A strong first stop for understanding the region and city.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£23
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 12 m
Trains on 20 Oct
34
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 34 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 78 · ICE 273
ICE 699 · IC 60403
IC 60403
ICE 617 · ICE 677
ICE 205 · S11
ICE 511 · ICE 275
ICE 101
ICE 617 · ICE 677
ICE 699 · IC 60403
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · STR 3Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 53m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 6:51 |
Last train 20:02 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · STR 3 | Delayed 12:03 12:23Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 13:43 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 107 · STR 3 | Delayed 12:11 13:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 15:23 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · STR 3 | Delayed 12:38 14:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h21 | 15:43 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 · STR 3 | Delayed 13:33 14:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 16:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 109 · STR 3 | On time 15:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 17:23 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · STR 3 | Delayed 14:29 16:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h21 | 17:43 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · STR 3 | On time 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 18:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 201 · STR 3 | On time 17:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h33 | 19:24 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · STR 3 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 19:44 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · S11 | On time 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h23 | 20:14 Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · STR 3 | On time 19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h33 | 21:24 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · STR 3 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 21:44 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · S11 | On time 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h23 | 22:14 Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
IC 60403 | 2:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h54 | 4:00 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | 2:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h14 | 4:00 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
S9 · 15495 · 15963 | 4:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h32 | 6:47 Karlsruhe | 2 changes | |
S9 · ICE 273 | 5:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h44 | 6:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 78 · ICE 273 | On time 5:23 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h36 | 6:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 9558 · S9 | 5:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h14 | 7:44 Karlsruhe | 2 changes | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 7:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 8:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · STR 3 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 10:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · STR 3 | On time 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 11:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · STR 3 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h21 | 11:43 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · STR 3 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 12:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 217 · 15975 · STR 1 | On time 11:01 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 12:56 Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 · STR 3 | On time 11:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h32 | 13:23 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 1 change | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · STR 3 | On time 12:23 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 13:43 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · STR 3 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h22 | 14:13 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
A major collection on Baden’s history, culture and global artefacts inside Karlsruhe Palace. A strong first stop for understanding the region and city.
An interactive museum on media art and digital culture in a landmark industrial complex. Ideal for contemporary art, sound and technology exhibitions.
A leading art museum with works from past centuries to modern pieces. The broad collection and central location make it an easy cultural highlight.
The grand central square lined with historic buildings, the pyramid and fountains. It is the city’s main meeting point and a practical base for sightseeing.
This vast landscaped park behind the palace is ideal for walks, picnics and seasonal events. It offers one of Karlsruhe’s most relaxed urban green spaces.
A lively shopping street with cafés, shops and everyday city life. Walk here to experience modern Karlsruhe between the market square and Ettlinger Tor.
A Swabian-Baden pasta dish of filled noodle pockets, usually with minced meat and spinach. Common across south-west Germany and a staple in local inns.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese or lentils. They are a beloved comfort food throughout Baden-Württemberg.
A thin Baden-style potato soup, often enriched with vegetables and stock. It is a traditional everyday dish in the region around Karlsruhe.
Refined modern dining in an elegant setting at Hotel Der Blaue Reiter, known for carefully plated tasting menus and polished service.
Stylish long-running restaurant in Durlach with seasonal menus and a polished take on regional and European cooking.
Traditional Baden brewery restaurant serving hearty regional dishes and house beer in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the city centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transport is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but not as low-cost as smaller regional towns.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Karlsruhe Hbf -> Marktplatz, Karlsruhe
The most popular day trips by train from Karlsruhe are Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Baden-Baden, Freiburg im Breisgau and Mannheim. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Karlsruhe on Omio.

Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 28m.

Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 36m.

Baden-Baden is a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its thermal baths and elegant Belle Époque character. Historic bathhouses, the Kurhaus and the leafy Lichtentaler Allee give it a calm, cultured feel.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 16m.

Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 59m.

Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 19m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Karlsruhe trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Karlsruhe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße).
ATMs are available at Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße).
Available at Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße).
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