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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2, | Karlsruhe Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Berlin Hbf | Karlsruhe Hbf | Fastest | |||||
 | Hauptbahnhof | Karlsruhe Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Berlin Ostbahnhof | Karlsruhe Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express | Berlin Ostbahnhof | Karlsruhe Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Karlsruhe
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Karlsruhe?
Berlin
- AEuropaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
- BAm Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
- CSeegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - EHildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
- FKarolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Karlsruhe
- ABahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
- BHinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Karlsruhe by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 5h 32m, covering a distance of 327 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest train from Berlin to Karlsruhe departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 23:37.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
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 Berlin to Karlsruhe?
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.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on 7 Mar 2026 with a price of £36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £36 to £233 for a train ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2026-03-07.
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.
