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The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Showing times and prices for 07 Jun
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
118 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 28 trains that leave Karlsruhe Hbf for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 9517 · ICE 52221:461h36Karlsruhe Hbf23:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way1 change- S6 · ICE 6182:132h44Karlsruhe Hbf4:57Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£181One-way1 change
- IC 60402 · ICE 6981:241h28Karlsruhe Hbf2:52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£181One-way1 change
- IC 604021:241h59Karlsruhe Hbf3:23Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£181One-way0 changes
- 15998 · ICE 990 · ICE 7923:182h13Karlsruhe Hbf1:31Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£181One-way2 changes
- ICE 2046:591h09Karlsruhe Hbf8:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£331One-way0 changes
- ICE 2028:591h09Karlsruhe Hbf10:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£361One-way0 changes
- ICE 20010:591h09Karlsruhe Hbf12:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£441One-way0 changes
- ICE 10614:591h09Karlsruhe Hbf16:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£931One-way0 changes
- ICE 10812:591h09Karlsruhe Hbf14:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 118 km
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£29 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| IC 60402 | Delayed 23:24 1:24Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h59 | 1:23 1:23Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 60402 · ICE 698 | Delayed 23:24 1:24Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h28 | 0:52 0:52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 378 · ICE 616 | On time 5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h14 | 7:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 204 | On time 6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h09 | 8:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 614 | On time 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h13 | 9:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 202 | On time 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h09 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 374 · ICE 612 | On time 9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h09 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 200 | On time 10:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h09 | 12:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 372 · ICE 610 | On time 11:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h14 | 13:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 7 June | |||||
| S6 · ICE 618 | On time 2:13 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h44 | 4:57 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
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Deutsche Bahn as well as FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and more offer trains services from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
GermanyGermany
Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 1h 1m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£12
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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.
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.
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.
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
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 Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
£10
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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£33
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
15 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£40
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 1h 1m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is 118 km.
The first train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 0:13.
The last train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station departs at 23:24.
Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf offers a pleasant view of the German countryside, with glimpses of the Rhine River, rolling hills, and charming villages, though it is primarily a functional route rather than a notably scenic one.
Yes, a day trip from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 1m and trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 118 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
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Important Stations and Airports in Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Karlsruhe
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Karlsruhe is Karlsruhe Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Karlsruhe Hbf for your trip from Karlsruhe to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
Hotel
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Karlsruhe.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
10 km
Number of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
Dining
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
- Cost €6
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
Public transport options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
Most popular train connections from Karlsruhe Hbf
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