The cheapest and fastest trains from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim 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 Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 41 trains that leave Mannheim Hbf for Karlsruhe Hbf every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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 2736:370h27Mannheim Hbf7:04Karlsruhe Hbf£61One-way0 changes
ICE 16489:550h29Mannheim Hbf10:24Karlsruhe Hbf£121One-way0 changes
IC 604033:310h29Mannheim Hbf4:00Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
IC 194618:030h32Mannheim Hbf18:35Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
ICE 67723:370h26Mannheim Hbf0:03Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
ICE 27911:370h26Mannheim Hbf12:03Karlsruhe Hbf£201One-way0 changes
ICE 67723:370h26Mannheim Hbf0:03Karlsruhe Hbf£161One-way0 changes
ICE 37921:370h26Mannheim Hbf22:03Karlsruhe Hbf£181One-way0 changes
ICE 10310:370h27Mannheim Hbf11:04Karlsruhe Hbf£231One-way0 changes
ICE 37517:360h27Mannheim Hbf18:03Karlsruhe Hbf£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 54 km
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57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 | Delayed 1:31 3:31Mannheim Hbf | 0h29 | 2:00 2:00Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 5:42 Mannheim Hbf | 0h54 | 6:36 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15963 | 5:55 Mannheim Hbf | 0h52 | 6:47 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 6:48 Mannheim Hbf | 0h56 | 7:44 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 6:49 Mannheim Hbf | 1h01 | 7:50 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 275 | On time 7:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h27 | 8:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9568 | On time 7:39 Mannheim Hbf | 0h35 | 8:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 | On time 8:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 151 | On time 8:46 Mannheim Hbf | 0h28 | 9:14 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 8:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 9:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 277 | On time 9:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h27 | 10:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1648 | On time 9:55 Mannheim Hbf | 0h29 | 10:24 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 103 | On time 10:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h27 | 11:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · 15973 | 10:38 Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 11:44 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 | 10:51 Mannheim Hbf | 0h57 | 11:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | On time 11:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h26 | 12:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9590 | On time 11:40 Mannheim Hbf | 0h31 | 12:11 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 11:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 12:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 12:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 12:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 12:30 Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 13:36 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · 15977 | 12:38 Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 13:44 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 | 12:51 Mannheim Hbf | 0h57 | 13:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 12:59 Mannheim Hbf | 1h01 | 14:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 16:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 16:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 16:30 Mannheim Hbf | 1h06 | 17:36 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 16:52 Mannheim Hbf | 0h56 | 17:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 17:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1h00 | 18:00 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 | On time 17:36 Mannheim Hbf | 0h27 | 18:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9560 | On time 17:39 Mannheim Hbf | 0h33 | 18:12 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1946 | On time 18:03 Mannheim Hbf | 0h32 | 18:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 201 | On time 18:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 18:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 18:30 Mannheim Hbf | 1h13 | 19:43 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · 15989 | 18:38 Mannheim Hbf | 1h07 | 19:45 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 | 18:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 19:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 | On time 19:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h26 | 20:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1948 | On time 20:04 Mannheim Hbf | 0h31 | 20:35 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 203 | On time 20:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 20:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 20:30 Mannheim Hbf | 1h08 | 21:38 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · 15995 | 20:38 Mannheim Hbf | 1h05 | 21:43 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 379 | On time 21:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h26 | 22:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1640 | On time 21:40 Mannheim Hbf | 0h28 | 22:08 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 21:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 22:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 775 · 15997 | On time 21:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h50 | 22:49 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 205 | On time 22:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h30 | 22:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19253 · 15999 | 22:40 Mannheim Hbf | 1h04 | 23:44 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 | 22:51 Mannheim Hbf | 0h57 | 23:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 677 | On time 23:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h26 | 0:03 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 23:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 0:48 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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S6 | 4:42 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 5:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 4:57 Mannheim Hbf | 1h02 | 5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 | 5:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h55 | 6:02 Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:31, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 22m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 1:31 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Mannheim Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
TGV
FlixTrain
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Mannheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mannheim Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 20:30
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:30
- Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten
- Corner
- Liman Döner
- Kaschmir-Tandoori
- Central
- Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center
- InterCityHotel Mannheim
- City Hotel
- 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
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
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