- Must visit
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 30 Aug
£14
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£41
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h
Trains on 30 Aug
66
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Karlsruhe will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 66 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, including 31 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
FlixTrain
IC 60403
ICE 699 · IC 60403
ICE 619 · S3
ICE 619 · S3
ICE 1013 · ECE 75
ICE 1015 · ICE 9
ICE 617 · ICE 677
ICE 915 · ICE 71
ICE 919 · ICE 73Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 125 km
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£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 | Delayed 1:36 2:45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 2:49 2:49Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60408 | Delayed 1:47 3:41Frankfurt South station | 1h23 | 2:57 2:57Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60471 | Delayed 2:32 4:32Frankfurt South station | 1h30 | 3:51 3:51Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 | 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 17:58 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 375 | 16:51 Frankfurt South station | 1h07 | 17:58 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9560 | On time 16:55 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 18:04 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4577 · ICE 201 | On time 17:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 18:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4483 | 17:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 19:53 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2591 · ICE 201 | Delayed 16:41 17:42Frankfurt South station | 1h17 | 18:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 | On time 17:42 Frankfurt South station | 1h17 | 18:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 201 | Delayed 16:05 17:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 18:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 75 | 18:14 Frankfurt South station | 1h09 | 19:23 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 19:23 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 | 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 19:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 377 | 18:51 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 19:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4581 · ICE 203 | 19:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 20:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4485 | 19:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 21:53 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2593 · ICE 203 | On time 19:42 Frankfurt South station | 1h17 | 20:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 203 | 19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 20:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 21:23 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 21:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 205 | 21:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 23:03 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 617 · ICE 677 | On time 22:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h27 | 0:26 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
S8 · 4589 · S9 | 23:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h48 | 1:48 Karlsruhe | 2 changes | |
ICE 677 | On time 23:17 Frankfurt South station | 1h09 | 0:26 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4589 · S9 | 23:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 1:48 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
15341 · S3 | 0:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 2:29 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 619 · S3 | 0:55 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h26 | 3:21 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 619 · S3 | 1:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h04 | 3:21 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
S8 · 15573 · S9 | 1:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h38 | 4:08 Karlsruhe | 2 changes | |
15573 · S9 | 1:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 4:08 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | Delayed 3:05 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 2:00 2:00Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 | Delayed 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h55 | 3:04 3:04Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ECE 151 | 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 9:09 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 9:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 9:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4561 · ICE 103 | 9:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 10:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4475 | 9:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 11:53 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 | On time 9:47 Frankfurt South station | 1h12 | 10:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 103 | 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 10:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 71 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 11:23 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 11:23 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:46 Frankfurt South station | 1h13 | 11:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 11:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 9590 | 10:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 12:06 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4565 · ICE 105 | On time 11:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 12:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4663 · ICE 795 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 13:07 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4477 | 11:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 13:53 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 12:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 5 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 13:23 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 13:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4569 · ICE 107 | On time 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 14:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | On time 13:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 14:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9580 | On time 14:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 15:08 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 73 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 15:23 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 15:23 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 14:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 16:01 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
ICE 373 | On time 14:52 Frankfurt South station | 1h09 | 16:01 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
4573 · ICE 109 | On time 15:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 16:59 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
4481 | 15:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h15 | 17:53 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 15:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 16:59 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 7 | 16:15 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 17:23 Karlsruhe | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 17:23 Karlsruhe | 1 change | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 and Karlsruhe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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.
Karlsruhe West is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe West 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: Beim Schupi, Rosenstüble 2.0, Saloniki, Rote Taube
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe West. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe West.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe West. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe West.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe West.
Nearby hotels include Beim Schupi.
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