1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
1 h 4 m
Trains on 09 Sept
15
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 15 trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 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 76
ICE 378
S9 · ICE 776
ECE 8
ECE 4
ECE 4
ICE 74
ECE 8
ICE 76
ECE 150 · ICE 574Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 125 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 11m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly £0.97 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£18 vs £19). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 378 | 5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 7:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 76 | On time 6:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 7:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 8:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 376 | 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 9:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 8:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 9:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9561 | 9:54 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h16 | 11:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 10:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 11:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 10:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S9+ TGV 9551 | On time 11:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h48 | 13:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | 11:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 13:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 6 | On time 12:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 14:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9591 | 13:54 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h02 | 14:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 13:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 72 | On time 14:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9583 | 14:54 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h06 | 16:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 14:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 9553 | On time 15:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h51 | 17:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 278 | 15:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 17:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 4 | 16:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 18:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 17:31 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h09 | 18:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 150 | 17:31 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h13 | 18:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9563 | Delayed 16:15 17:54Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h19 | 17:17 17:17Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 276 | On time 17:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 70 | On time 18:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h03 | 19:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 9555 | On time 19:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h51 | 21:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 274 | 19:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h10 | 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2 | 20:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h06 | 21:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 221 | On time 20:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h25 | 22:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 9557 | On time 21:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h46 | 22:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 272 | 21:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h07 | 23:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 990 | On time 22:13 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1h57 | 0:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 3:59 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.
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.
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