How much is the train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start at $21. The average price for this train route is around $85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The average train trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin takes 5h 40m and covers 526 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

The earliest train from Karlsruhe to Berlin departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 9:59pm.

What is the best train operator from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Karlsruhe to Berlin from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:59pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	6h 46m	2:45am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:54pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 10m	7:04pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:20pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	17h 20m	1:40pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 32m	12:31pm	Berlin Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:06am	Karlsruhe Hbf	6h 17m	1:23pm	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:29pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	16h 6m	7:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	8:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	14h 32m	4:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 34m	4:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	8:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 27m	3:53pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 34m	4:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 27m	3:53pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	13h 49m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:59pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	7h 55m	3:54am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	8:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:59pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 3m	7:02am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 24m	12:01pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 34m	4:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:26am	Karlsruhe Hbf	13h 49m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin on February 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:59pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 3m	7:02am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:54pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 10m	7:04pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 37m	8:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	9h 52m	12:15am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	6:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	5h 51m	12:50pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:28 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

526 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $181	Average Duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $418	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $110	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Berlin?

Karlsruhe

A
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

DE train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Berlin by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin start at $21. The average price for this train route is around $85. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The average train trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin takes 5h 40m and covers 526 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Karlsruhe to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
The earliest train from Karlsruhe to Berlin departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 9:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-26

$80

01-27

$65

Today

$113

01-29

$80

01-30

$105

01-31

$63

02-01

$65

02-02

$31

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Berlin was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Karlsruhe to Berlin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $370 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.