The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 21 trains that leave Strasbourg for Karlsruhe on Mon, Jun 15, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 41 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.
TGV 95718:34 AM0h52Strasbourg station9:26 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
87419 · ICE 22679:52 AM1h27Strasbourg station11:19 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€261One-way1 transfer
87417 · ICE 749:22 AM1h11Strasbourg station10:33 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€261One-way1 transfer
87431 · ICE 721:22 PM1h11Strasbourg station2:33 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€261One-way1 transfer
87407 · ECE 87:22 AM1h11Strasbourg station8:33 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€261One-way1 transfer
95635:13 PM0h39Strasbourg station5:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€321One-way0 transfers
95775:46 PM0h39Strasbourg station6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€411One-way0 transfers
957312:44 PM0h40Strasbourg station1:24 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€351One-way0 transfers
ICE 957312:44 PM0h41Strasbourg station1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€351One-way0 transfers
95797:44 PM0h41Strasbourg station8:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 66 km
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€29 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Karlsruhe trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87403 · 4704 | 6:22 AM Strasbourg station | 1h26 | 7:48 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9571 | 8:34 AM Strasbourg station | 0h52 | 9:26 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9571 | Delayed 8:34 AM Strasbourg station | 0h52 | 7:41 AM 7:41 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87417 · ICE 74 | On time 9:22 AM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 10:33 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87423 · ICE 372 | On time 10:52 AM Strasbourg station | 1h04 | 11:56 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9511 | 10:58 AM Strasbourg station | 0h52 | 11:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9511 | Delayed 10:58 AM Strasbourg station | 0h53 | 10:06 AM 10:06 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TER 13829 · 81416 · 12409 | 11:27 AM Strasbourg station | 2h00 | 1:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9593 | 12:34 PM Strasbourg station | 0h50 | 1:24 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9593 | Delayed 12:34 PM Strasbourg station | 0h50 | 11:39 AM 11:39 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9591 | 1:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h47 | 1:56 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 1:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h47 | 12:11 PM 12:11 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87431 · ICE 72 | On time 1:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 2:33 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9583 | 1:55 PM Strasbourg station | 0h55 | 2:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9583 | Delayed 1:55 PM Strasbourg station | 0h55 | 1:04 PM 1:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9513 | 2:59 PM Strasbourg station | 0h51 | 3:50 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9513 | Delayed 2:59 PM Strasbourg station | 0h53 | 2:07 PM 2:07 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9575 | 3:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 4:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9575 | Delayed 3:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 2:40 PM 2:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87443 · 4728 | 4:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 5:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563 | 5:13 PM Strasbourg station | 0h49 | 6:02 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9563 | Delayed 5:13 PM Strasbourg station | 0h49 | 4:17 PM 4:17 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9577 | 5:46 PM Strasbourg station | 0h39 | 6:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9577 | Delayed 5:46 PM Strasbourg station | 0h39 | 4:40 PM 4:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87449 · ICE 902 | On time 5:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h24 | 7:16 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9515 | 7:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h44 | 7:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9515 | 7:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h50 | 7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9579 | 7:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 8:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9579 | Delayed 7:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 6:47 PM 6:47 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9579 | 7:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h48 | 8:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87457 · 4738 | 8:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 9:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9517 | 8:57 PM Strasbourg station | 0h56 | 9:53 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9517 | 8:57 PM Strasbourg station | 1h10 | 10:07 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
87459 · IC 60409 | On time 9:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h12 | 11:04 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
Trains from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe run on average 15 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 41m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe trainsTGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TGV
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.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Kuhn
- Brasserie Flo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Le Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- VéloParc Gare: 760 places, covered VéloParc Sainte-Aurélie: 680 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tramway connections
- Tramway: Line A, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- TER: Regional trains
- 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
- 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
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