Next train departures

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:05pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 51m	8:56pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:07am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 25m	10:32am	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 57m	9:57am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:37am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 33m	10:10am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:07pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 22m	10:29pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 19m	9:46pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:27pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 19m	9:46pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 36m	10:42pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Karlsruhe to Munich on October 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:06pm	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 36m	10:42pm	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:05am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 44m	10:49am	München Hbf Gl.5-10 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	3h 37m	9:37am	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:00am	Karlsruhe Hbf	2h 48m	8:48am	Munich Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Karlsruhe to Munich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

252 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $147	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $231	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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

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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Munich

A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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B
Munich Airport
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C
München Hauptbahnhof
Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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D
München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany
E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

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, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Karlsruhe to Munich 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 Munich?
The cheapest train tickets from Karlsruhe to Munich start at $14. The average price for this train route is around $77. 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 Munich?
The average train trip from Karlsruhe to Munich takes 3h 26m and covers 253 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Karlsruhe to Munich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Karlsruhe to Munich?
The earliest train from Karlsruhe to Munich departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 8:37pm.
What is the best train operator from Karlsruhe to Munich?
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 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Karlsruhe to Munich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Karlsruhe to Munich?
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 Karlsruhe to Munich?
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

10-14

$104

10-15

$117

Today

$74

10-17

$56

10-18

$71

10-19

$44

10-20

$31

10-21

$31

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Munich was searched and found on Oct 20, 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 Munich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $229 for a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-10-20.