1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£210
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£210
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
10 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
10 h 20 m
Trains on 17 Sept
2
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia will cost around £210 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £210.
To travel from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia you need to make at least one change.
ICE 267 · RJ 85
19673 · ICE 591 · RJ 85
19673 · ICE 591 · RJ 85
ICE 267 · RJ 85Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £51, while a coach costs an average of £65.
Distance: 494 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration Fastest 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 46m.
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £52. The journey takes 9h 49m versus 7h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 267 · RJ 85 | On time 8:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h20 | 18:25 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
19673 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 8:06 Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h19 | 18:25 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:05, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 494 km distance in 9h 37m.
Distance 494 km |
Average train duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 37m |
First train 8:05 |
Last train 18:05 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe Hbf to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe Hbf and Venice Santa Lucia 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.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.