How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from SEK 92. The average price for this train route is around SEK 845. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The average train ride duration from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 5h 51m, covering a distance of 327 miles (527 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

The earliest train departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:32pm.

What 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Karlsruhe?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe from SEK 204 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:54am	Berlin Hbf	5h 12m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:48pm	Berlin Hbf	8h 43m	5:31am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:54am	Berlin Hbf	5h 12m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 51m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	6:37pm	Berlin Hbf	5h 17m	11:54pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte	7:21pm	Berlin Hbf	8h	3:21am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 23m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:54am	Berlin Hbf	5h 12m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	11h 31m	8:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:57pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 23m	7:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:54am	Berlin Hbf	5h 12m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	11h 31m	8:10pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 52m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	6:22am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	12:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	8:48pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 16m	5:04am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	12:02pm	Berlin Hbf	5h 21m	5:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on June 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	12:02pm	Berlin Hbf	5h 21m	5:23pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
	10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Karlsruhe

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 5 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39train per day

5h 51mAverage Duration

327 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 302 - SEK 1,448	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 92 - SEK 3,077	Average Duration5h 51m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Karlsruhe

A
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.1

Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at SEK 263

Flixtrain Berlin Karlsruhe recent customer reviews

Was very difficult to open windows and if someone hadn't come along with a screwdriver it would have been a proper sauna. Otherwise no complaints.

Susan F.

July 25, 2025

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Karlsruhe 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 Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Karlsruhe start from SEK 92. The average price for this train route is around SEK 845. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Karlsruhe is 5h 51m, covering a distance of 327 miles (527 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Karlsruhe at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:32pm.
What 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveler 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

06/15

SEK 342

06/16

SEK 434

Today

SEK 435

06/18

SEK 639

06/19

SEK 1,139

06/20

SEK 685

06/21

SEK 1,027

06/22

SEK 799

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Jun 15, 2026 with a price of SEK 342

To 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 SEK 342 to SEK 2,862 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 SEK 639 which is on 2026-06-18.