Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Oct

Cheapest price on 24 Oct

£67

Average ticket price on 24 Oct

£138

Fastest journey on 24 Oct

5 h 9 m

Average journey duration on 24 Oct

5 h 28 m

Trains on 24 Oct

13

Distance

525 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.

Fast trains

On Sat 24 Oct, we found 13 trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 525 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 698
    1:246h42
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    8:06Berlin Hbf
    £671One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 378
    6:005h17
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    11:17Berlin Hbf
    £1021One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 618 · ICE 696
    1:468h47
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:33Berlin Hbf
    £1141One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 618 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604
    1:468h38
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    10:24Berlin Hbf
    £1141One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 267 · 89685 · ICE 1600
    8:056h19
    Karlsruhe Hbf
    14:24Berlin Hbf
    £1171One-way
    2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf

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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 4h 49m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
525 km
Average train duration
5h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
4h 49m
First train
1:25
Last train
23:24
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

The cost of a train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £87.
The train journey from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf covers a distance of 525 km and takes approximately 4h 49m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf is 525 km.
The first train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf leaves at 1:25.
The last train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf departs at 23:24.
Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

Live departures

Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 698
Delayed
23:24 1:24Karlsruhe Hbf
6h42
8:06 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 378
On time
5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h18
11:17 Berlin Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 204 · ICE 694
On time
6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h34
12:33 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 204 · ICE 694 · ICE 1602
On time
6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
12:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 376
On time
7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h18
13:17 Berlin Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 692
On time
8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h34
14:33 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600
On time
8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
14:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 374
On time
9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h18
15:17 Berlin Hbf		0 changesdirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain10:26 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h45
16:11 Berlin Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 690
On time
10:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h34
16:33 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508
On time
10:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
16:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 108 · ICE 598
On time
12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h33
18:32 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506
On time
12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
18:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 106 · ICE 596
On time
14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h34
20:33 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504
On time
14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
20:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 104 · ICE 594
On time
16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h34
22:33 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 1502
On time
16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h25
22:24 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 276
On time
17:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h18
23:17 Berlin Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 102 · ICE 592
On time
18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h32
0:31 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 102 · ICE 592 · ICE 1500
On time
18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
5h26
0:25 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS32 · 19652 · IC 2347 · 17438
On time
19:28 Karlsruhe Hbf
10h11
5:39 Berlin Hbf		4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 1541
On time
20:59 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h40
5:39 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 272 · ICE 1272
On time
22:00 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h13
6:13 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 60409 · ICE 904
On time
23:06 Karlsruhe Hbf
7h24
6:30 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 60409 · ICE 904
On time
23:09 Karlsruhe Hbf
7h21
6:30 Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · ICE 698
Delayed
1:24 Karlsruhe Hbf
6h42
7:06 7:06Berlin Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 618 · ICE 696
On time
1:46 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h47
10:33 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 618 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604
On time
1:46 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h38
10:24 Berlin Hbf		3 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 2518 · ICE 696
On time
1:46 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h47
10:33 Berlin Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 2518 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604
On time
1:46 Karlsruhe Hbf
8h38
10:24 Berlin Hbf		3 changes

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 49m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£16
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
5h 21m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
£9
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf

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There is no night train service from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

FAQs: Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf

Most Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Karlsruhe
Arrival train stations in Berlin
Karlsruhe HbfKarlsruhe Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1a, 76137 KarlsruheWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre

Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:

Train74346, 80700, 80702, 80704, 80706, 80708, 84704, 84710, 84714, 84722, 84726, 84740, 84746, 84752, 84758, 84764, 84770, 84776, 84782, 84788, 84792, 84794, 84796, 84800, 84808, 84810, 84814, 84816, 84859, 84864, 84866, 84868, 84870, 84872, 84876, 84877, 84878, 84880, 84882, 84884, 84886, 84888, 84890, 84892, 84894, 84896, 84898, 84900, 84902, 84904, 84906, 84908, 84910, 84912, 84913, 84914, 84916, 84918, 84920, 84922, 84924, 84926, 84928, 84930, 84931, 84934, 84935, 84936, 84938, 84940, 84941, 84944, 84946, 84948, 84952, 84956, 84958, 84962, 84964, 84968, 84972, 84976, 84980, 84984, 84986, 84988, 84994, 84998, 85000, 85004, 85006, 85008, 85012, 85014, 85018, 85020, 85022, 85024, 85026, 85030, 85032, 85034, 85040, 85042, 85046, 85052, 85054, 85056, 85058, 85060, 85064, 85068, 85070, 85074, 85078, 85082, 85084, 85086, 85088, 85090, 85178, 85278, 85311, 85390, 85392, 85396, 85400, 85402, 85404, 85406, 85408, 85410, 85412, 85414, 85416, 85418, 85420, 85422, 85424, 85426, 85428, 85430, 85432, 85434, 85436, 85438, 85440, 85442, 85444, 85446, 85448, 85450, 85452, 85454, 85456, 85458, 85460, 85462, 85466, 85468, 85470, 85474, 85476, 85478, 85480, 85482, 85484, 85488, 85500, 85502, 85504, 85506, 85508, 85510, 85512, 85514, 85516, 85518, 85520, 85522, 85524, 85526, 85528, 85530, 85532, 85534, 85536, 85538, 85540, 85546, 85548, 85551, 85557, 85559, 85561, 85563, 85565, 85567, 85569, 85571, 85573, 85575, 85577, 85579, 85581, 85583, 85585, 85589, 85591, 85597, 85599, 85605, 85607, 85611, 85615, 85619, 85623, 85629, 85631, 85633, 85635, 85639, 85641, 85645, 85647, 85651, 85653, 85655, 85659, 85661, 85665, 85669, 85673, 85675, 85679, 85681, 85685, 85687, 85689, 85821, 85916, 85918, 85922, 85932, 85936, 85938, 85940, 85942, 85946, 85948, 85950, 85952, 85954, 85956, 85958, 85960, 85962, 85964, 85966, 85968, 85970, 85972, 85974, 85976 · 6m · every ~10 min
Tram2, Nl2 · 6m · every ~11 min

Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.

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