Trains tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

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Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on October 5
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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $46Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$10 - $134Average Duration1h 26m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $23Average Duration1h 30m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Karlsruhe. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$33
Average train trip duration1h 26m
Number of daily trains76
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance79 miles (126 km)
Latest train departure11:25pm

Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe Train

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

Best price found
10/02
$10
10/03
$11
Today
$11
10/05
$23
10/06
$12
10/07
$12
10/08
$9
10/09
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $97 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-10-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Karlsruhe.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Karlsruhe you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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