The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€102
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Berlin will cost around €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 11 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Berlin on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 527 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
ICE 100
ICE 102 · ICE 592
ICE 376 · ICE 947
ICE 272 · ICE 100
ICE 76 · ICE 1139
ICE 376 · ICE 947
ICE 78 · ICE 847
ICE 374
ICE 202 · ICE 692Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 527 km
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Live departures
Karlsruhe to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 374 | On time 7:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h29 | 12:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 78 · ICE 847 | Delayed 7:51 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h25 | 1:38 PM 1:38 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · ICE 1098 | On time 7:51 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h37 | 1:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 8:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h31 | 1:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | On time 9:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h29 | 2:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1139 | On time 9:51 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h12 | 3:03 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 10:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h31 | 3:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 10:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h55 | 5:18 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:23 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h41 | 5:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 11:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h14 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h25 | 8:40 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 11:53 AM 11:36 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 5h27 | 5:03 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 74 · ICE 941 | Delayed 11:51 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h25 | 5:18 PM 5:18 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 1218 | On time 12:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h31 | 5:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 | On time 1:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h29 | 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 72 · ICE 1034 | On time 1:51 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h13 | 7:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 596 | Delayed 2:02 PM 1:54 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 5h39 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 2:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h32 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1574 · ICE 1094 · ICE 653 | Delayed 2:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h51 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMBerlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1574 · ICE 1094 · ICE 643 | On time 2:10 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h07 | 8:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 276 | On time 3:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h29 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 70 · ICE 1032 | On time 3:51 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h12 | 9:03 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 4:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h30 | 9:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 150 · ICE 572 · ICE 645 | On time 4:31 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h46 | 10:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 274 | On time 5:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h31 | 10:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 376 · ICE 947 | On time 5:51 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h27 | 11:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 6:01 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h37 | 11:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 100 | On time 7:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h36 | 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 | On time 8:02 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h34 | 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 4 · ICE 674 | On time 9:02 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h45 | 5:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe to Berlin
Trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 527 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 527 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet from Karlsruhe to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Karlsruhe and Berlin from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Karlsruhe to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Karlsruhe, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach station and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your trip in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof and Berlin Südkreuz station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karlsruhe to Berlin
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
- Beim Schupi
- Rosenstüble 2.0
- Saloniki
- Rote Taube
- Beim Schupi
- Monday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Hubraum
- Vogel Hausbräu Durlach
- Asia Gourmet
- Borsalino
- Hotel Große Linde
- Zum Erwin
- Der Blaue Reiter
- Adler
- Denkfabrik
- Cafeteria
- Asia Imbiss
- Auerhahn
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Viet Duc
- Knossos
- Karow Döner
- Kaffeehaus Madlen
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
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