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Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:48pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 16m	5:04am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:05pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	6h 26m	1:31am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 23m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 23m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 23m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 23m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 23m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 13m	2:29am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:48pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 16m	5:04am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
		10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	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 + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		1:53pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 34m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:36am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 25m	1:01pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
		2:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 27m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		7:45am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 42m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
		1:26pm	Spandau	6h 1m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:31am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 21m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
		9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
		10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
		9:27am	Spandau	5h 59m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		1:53pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 34m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:31am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 21m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
		2:00pm	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 27m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		7:45am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 42m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
		1:26pm	Spandau	6h 1m	7:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 45m	11:52am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:48pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 6m	4:54am	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
		10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	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 + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
		9:27am	Spandau	5h 59m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
		10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
		9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 50m	5:58pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 50m	5:58pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 50m	5:58pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 50m	5:58pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 50m	5:58pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Karlsruhe on September 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:20am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Cheapest
		10:04am	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 22m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	Fastest
		9:57am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	3:26pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:08am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	11:59am	Karlsruhe Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

526 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 113 - PLN 656	Average Duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 38 - PLN 1,190	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Based on 40 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at PLN 58

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

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at PLN 38. The average price for this train route is around PLN 329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The average train trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe takes 5h 50m and covers 526 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Karlsruhe route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 36 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
The earliest train from Berlin to Karlsruhe departs at 6:07am. 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Karlsruhe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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.

Best price found

09-14

PLN 111

09-15

PLN 161

Today

PLN 161

09-17

PLN 184

09-18

PLN 225

09-19

PLN 298

09-20

PLN 280

09-21

PLN 184

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Sep 14, 2026 with a price of PLN 111

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 PLN 111 to PLN 1,224 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 PLN 184 which is on 2026-09-21.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.