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Badisches Landesmuseum
A major collection on Baden’s history, culture and global artefacts inside Karlsruhe Palace. A strong first stop for understanding the region and city.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£84
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£85
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
6 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
7 h 19 m
Trains on 30 Aug
3
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Karlsruhe will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
To travel from Milan to Karlsruhe you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 60+
ICE 370
EuroCity 60+
ICE 72
EuroCity 60+
ICE 106
EuroCity 60+
ICE 370
EuroCity 60+
ICE 72
EuroCity 60+
ICE 106Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milan to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 398 km
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£128 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Milan to Karlsruhe trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EuroCity 60+ ICE 72 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 7h23 | 14:33 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
EuroCity 60+ ICE 106 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 7h47 | 14:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
EuroCity 60+ ICE 370 | 7:10 Milan Centrale | 6h47 | 13:57 Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Milan to Karlsruhe run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 398 km distance in 6h 19m.
Distance 398 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 19m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 21:50 |
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Discover the best of Karlsruhe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Karlsruhe trip today.
A major collection on Baden’s history, culture and global artefacts inside Karlsruhe Palace. A strong first stop for understanding the region and city.
An interactive museum on media art and digital culture in a landmark industrial complex. Ideal for contemporary art, sound and technology exhibitions.
A leading art museum with works from past centuries to modern pieces. The broad collection and central location make it an easy cultural highlight.
The grand central square lined with historic buildings, the pyramid and fountains. It is the city’s main meeting point and a practical base for sightseeing.
This vast landscaped park behind the palace is ideal for walks, picnics and seasonal events. It offers one of Karlsruhe’s most relaxed urban green spaces.
A lively shopping street with cafés, shops and everyday city life. Walk here to experience modern Karlsruhe between the market square and Ettlinger Tor.
A Swabian-Baden pasta dish of filled noodle pockets, usually with minced meat and spinach. Common across south-west Germany and a staple in local inns.
Soft egg noodles from Swabia, often served with gravy, cheese or lentils. They are a beloved comfort food throughout Baden-Württemberg.
A thin Baden-style potato soup, often enriched with vegetables and stock. It is a traditional everyday dish in the region around Karlsruhe.
Refined modern dining in an elegant setting at Hotel Der Blaue Reiter, known for carefully plated tasting menus and polished service.
Stylish long-running restaurant in Durlach with seasonal menus and a polished take on regional and European cooking.
Traditional Baden brewery restaurant serving hearty regional dishes and house beer in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the city centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transport is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but not as low-cost as smaller regional towns.
Service is usually included, but small tips are expected. Round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Karlsruhe Hbf -> Marktplatz, Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Karlsruhe 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Karlsruhe trains use the Milano Centrale to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe-Knielingen. Use this guide to compare Milan and Karlsruhe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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.
Karlsruhe-Knielingen is 4 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Knielingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vesuvio, El Taco, Emily’s Thai Spezialitäten, Pizzeria Steinofen
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Knielingen.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach 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: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
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