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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Showing times and prices for 04 Jun
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz 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 Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 32 trains that leave Mainz Hbf for Karlsruhe Hbf every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
IC 194616:471h48Mainz Hbf18:35Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes- IC 194818:471h48Mainz Hbf20:35Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
- ICE 164020:461h22Mainz Hbf22:08Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
- 4495 · S1+
TGV 958013:132h00Mainz Hbf15:13Karlsruhe Hbf£211One-way2 changes - S6 · ICE 67722:181h45Mainz Hbf0:03Karlsruhe Hbf£211One-way1 change
- ICE 164020:461h22Mainz Hbf22:08Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
- ICE 16488:461h38Mainz Hbf10:24Karlsruhe Hbf£231One-way0 changes
- ICE 164414:461h38Mainz Hbf16:24Karlsruhe Hbf£231One-way0 changes
- 44738:131h40Mainz Hbf9:53Karlsruhe Hbf£271One-way0 changes
- 447510:131h40Mainz Hbf11:53Karlsruhe Hbf£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz 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 27m. 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: 113 km
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1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 3 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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| 4751 · S3 | 6:47 Mainz Hbf | 2h03 | 8:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 29539 · ICE 101 | On time 7:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h49 | 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4473 | 8:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 9:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1648 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 1h38 | 10:24 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 29507 · ICE 103 | On time 9:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h54 | 11:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
 24553+ICE 1573 | 9:16 Mainz Hbf | 2h03 | 11:19 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S5 · S9 | 9:22 Mainz Hbf | 2h26 | 11:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4475 | 10:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 11:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S5 · S9 | 10:22 Mainz Hbf | 2h26 | 12:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 29511 · ICE 105 | Delayed 11:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h46 | 10:59 10:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 24557+ICE 795 | On time 11:17 Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 13:17 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S5 · S9 | 11:22 Mainz Hbf | 2h26 | 13:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4477 | 12:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 13:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2013 · ICE 371 | Delayed 12:42 Mainz Hbf | 1h22 | 12:05 12:05Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 29515 · ICE 107 | Delayed 13:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h46 | 12:59 12:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4495 · S1+TGV 9580 | On time 13:13 Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 15:13 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 24561+ICE 1577 | 13:16 Mainz Hbf | 2h03 | 15:19 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S5 · S9 | 13:22 Mainz Hbf | 2h26 | 15:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4479 | 14:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 15:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1644 | 14:46 Mainz Hbf | 1h38 | 16:24 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 29519 · ICE 109 | Delayed 15:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h46 | 14:59 14:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 24565+ICE 799 | On time 15:16 Mainz Hbf | 2h03 | 17:19 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4497 · S3 | 15:17 Mainz Hbf | 2h33 | 17:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4481 | 16:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 17:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1946 | Delayed 16:47 Mainz Hbf | 1h47 | 16:35 16:35Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1946 | On time 16:47 Mainz Hbf | 1h48 | 18:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 29523 · ICE 201 | Delayed 17:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h46 | 16:59 16:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 29523 · ICE 201 | On time 17:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h49 | 18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 24569+ICE 1671 | 17:16 Mainz Hbf | 2h04 | 19:20 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 75 | On time 17:42 Mainz Hbf | 1h44 | 19:26 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4483 | 18:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 19:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1948 | On time 18:47 Mainz Hbf | 1h48 | 20:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 29527 · ICE 203 | Delayed 19:10 Mainz Hbf | 1h46 | 18:59 18:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S5 · S9 | 19:25 Mainz Hbf | 2h23 | 21:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4485 | 20:13 Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 21:53 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1640 | 20:46 Mainz Hbf | 1h19 | 22:05 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4759 · ICE 205 | Delayed 21:17 Mainz Hbf | 1h39 | 20:59 20:59Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S6 · ICE 677 | Delayed 22:18 Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 22:03 22:03Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| S6 · S3 | 23:08 Mainz Hbf | 2h23 | 1:31 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
| 24539+15341 · S3 | 23:49 Mainz Hbf | 2h40 | 2:29 Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
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Trains from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 17m.
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 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 3:15 |
Last train 21:08 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx trains will get you between Mainz 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
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 17m
Cheapest Price
£9
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.
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
Süwex
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£24
Süwex frequency
8 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
£50
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
6 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 41m
Cheapest Price
£24
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
10 a day
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£54
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day
vlexx
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£44
vlexx frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 1h 17m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is 113 km.
The first train from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf leaves at 3:15.
The last train from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf departs at 21:08.
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Mainz Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
To get from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf offers picturesque views of the Rhine Valley, including charming towns and vineyards, making it a scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 17m and the distance is 113 km. There are 8 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Mainz Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mainz Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf
Mainz
Karlsruhe
The major train station for departures in Mainz is Mainz Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mainz Hbf for your trip from Mainz to Karlsruhe.
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: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Mangal
- Asia Wok
- Bistrorante Midi
- McDonald's
Hotel
- Advena Europa Hotel
- GuestHouse Mainz
- Terminus
- Hotel Moguntia
The major train station for arrivals in Karlsruhe is Karlsruhe Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Karlsruhe Hbf for your journey to Karlsruhe from Mainz.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation 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
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