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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
24
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 €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 24 trains that leave Strasbourg for Karlsruhe on Thu, Jul 30, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 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 Thu, Jul 30 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
87461 · IC 6047010:52 PM1h22Strasbourg station12:14 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€271One-way1 transfer- 87459 · IC 604099:52 PM1h12Strasbourg station11:04 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€271One-way1 transfer
- 87407 · ECE 87:22 AM1h11Strasbourg station8:33 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€271One-way1 transfer
- 87419 · 47169:52 AM1h57Strasbourg station11:49 AMKarlsruhe Hbf€291One-way1 transfer
- ICE 95635:13 PM0h39Strasbourg station5:52 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
- TGV 95775:46 PM0h39Strasbourg station6:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
- ICE 95797:44 PM0h41Strasbourg station8:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
- ICE 957312:44 PM0h41Strasbourg station1:25 PMKarlsruhe Hbf€381One-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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Karlsruhe trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGV 9561 | Delayed 9:08 AM Strasbourg station | 0h43 | 8:06 AM 8:06 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 9561 | Delayed 9:08 AM Strasbourg station | 0h43 | 8:06 AM 8:06 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87417 · ICE 74 | On time 9:22 AM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 10:33 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87419 · 4716 | 9:52 AM Strasbourg station | 1h57 | 11:49 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87423 · ICE 372 | On time 10:52 AM Strasbourg station | 1h04 | 11:56 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TER 83071 · 81464 · 12409 | 11:20 AM Strasbourg station | 2h07 | 1:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 9573 | Delayed 12:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9573 | 12:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h40 | 1:24 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 9591 | Delayed 1:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h42 | 12:06 PM 12:06 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9591 | 1:09 PM Strasbourg station | 0h42 | 1:51 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87431 · ICE 72 | On time 1:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 2:33 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TGV 9583 | Delayed 11:57 AM 1:55 PMStrasbourg station | 0h55 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9583 | Delayed 12:10 PM 1:55 PMStrasbourg station | 0h55 | 1:15 PM 1:15 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87433 · 4724 | 2:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 3:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87437 · ICE 278 | On time 2:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h04 | 3:56 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87439 · ECE 4 | On time 3:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 4:33 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TGV 9575 | Delayed 3:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 2:40 PM 2:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9575 | 3:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 4:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87443 · 4728 | 4:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 5:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87445 · ICE 276 | On time 4:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h05 | 5:57 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 9563 | 5:13 PM Strasbourg station | 0h39 | 5:52 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 9563 | Delayed 5:13 PM Strasbourg station | 0h39 | 4:07 PM 4:07 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87447 · ICE 70 | On time 5:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 6:33 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| 87451 · 4734 | 6:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 7:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87453 · ICE 274 | On time 6:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h04 | 7:56 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 9579 | 7:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 8:25 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 9579 | Delayed 7:44 PM Strasbourg station | 0h41 | 6:40 PM 6:40 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 87457 · 4738 | 8:22 PM Strasbourg station | 1h27 | 9:49 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TER 83074 · 81482 · 12423 | 8:23 PM Strasbourg station | 2h04 | 10:27 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| TER 83074 · 81482 | 8:23 PM Strasbourg station | 2h24 | 10:47 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87459 · IC 60409 | On time 9:52 PM Strasbourg station | 1h12 | 11:04 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 30 | |||||
| 87403 · 4704 | 6:22 AM Strasbourg station | 1h26 | 7:48 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 87407 · ECE 8 | On time 7:22 AM Strasbourg station | 1h11 | 8:33 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| TGV 9571 | Delayed 8:34 AM Strasbourg station | 0h52 | 7:41 AM 7:41 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe
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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
Most Strasbourg to Karlsruhe trains use the Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Karlsruhe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Strasbourg station do trains to Karlsruhe leave from?
Getting to Strasbourg from Strasbourg city centre
Strasbourg train station facilities and services
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Getting to Krimmeri-Meinau from Strasbourg city centre
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau train station facilities and services
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Which Karlsruhe station do trains from Strasbourg arrive at?
Getting to Karlsruhe Hbf from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Getting to Karlsruhe-Durlach from Karlsruhe city centre
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach train station facilities and services
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Getting to Karlsruhe-Neureut Kirchfeld from Karlsruhe city centre
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