The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 38 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Karlsruhe Hbf every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 2735:501h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:04Karlsruhe Hbf£91One-way0 changes
IC 604032:451h15Frankfurt (Main) Hbf4:00Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
ICE 95686:531h21Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:14Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
TGV 958014:021h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:13Karlsruhe Hbf£181One-way0 changes
ICE 2756:501h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:04Karlsruhe Hbf£181One-way0 changes
ICE 7722:201h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:25Karlsruhe Hbf£241One-way0 changes
ICE 7110:201h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:26Karlsruhe Hbf£241One-way0 changes
ECE 920:201h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:26Karlsruhe Hbf£331One-way0 changes
ICE 7518:201h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf19:26Karlsruhe Hbf£451One-way0 changes
ECE 512:201h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:26Karlsruhe Hbf£361One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 125 km
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£23 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 | Delayed 0:45 2:45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 2:00 2:00Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · IC 60471 | Delayed 4:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h55 | 4:02 4:02Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
15495 · 15963 | 4:29 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h18 | 6:47 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 275 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 8:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9568 | On time 6:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 8:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4557 · ICE 101 | On time 7:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 151 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h12 | 9:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 8:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 10:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 | On time 9:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 11:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 71 | On time 10:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 11:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 12:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9590 | On time 11:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h10 | 12:11 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4565 · ICE 105 | On time 11:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
4663 · ICE 795 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 13:17 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 5 | On time 12:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 13:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 371 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 14:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4569 · ICE 107 | On time 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9580 | On time 14:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h11 | 15:13 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 73 | On time 14:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 15:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 16:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29648 · ICE 109 | On time 15:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h35 | 16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
4671 · ICE 799 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 17:19 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 7 | On time 16:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 17:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 16:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 18:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9560 | On time 16:55 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h17 | 18:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29528 · ICE 201 | On time 17:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h35 | 18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 75 | On time 18:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 19:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 20:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
29532 · ICE 203 | On time 19:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h35 | 20:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 9 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 21:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 379 | On time 20:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 22:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 775 · 15997 | On time 21:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 22:49 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 77 | On time 22:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 23:25 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 677 | On time 22:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 0:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15339 · S3 | 23:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 1:31 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
4589 · S9 | 23:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 1:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 3 June | |||||
15341 · S3 | 0:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 2:29 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:07, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 2:07 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
FlixTrain
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
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