Train Frankfurt am Main Karlsruhe
Book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe
Book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe
Information about the Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe train
| Number routes per day | 46 |
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| Average route time | 1h 24m |
| Shortest route time | 1h 03m |
| First hour of departure | 0h 06m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 25m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe
How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe?
What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe by train?
What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Karlsruhe, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Karlsruhe Train Ticket
Depending on the dates of your train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.
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Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Karlsruhe Train
On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.
Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Karlsruhe on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.
What travel classes are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Frankfurt am Main - Karlsruhe guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.
2nd Class
- Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
1st Class
- Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
- Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
- Space to store your luggage
- Reading light and small table
- Trilingual staff
- Access to the buffet car
- Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges
What on-board services are available on the Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
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Book your tickets early
Book up to 6 months in advance
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My luggage
Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
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Stay connected
Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
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Best prices
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My animals
Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
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My bike
The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
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Catering on board
Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
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Family space and nursery
Family areas and nursery area with ICE
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Franco-German services
Franco-German crew
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Paris Metro ticket
Paris metro ticket sales
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Disabled accessibility
Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs
Frankfurt am Main to Karlsruhe train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 0h 06m | 2h 23m | 2h 17m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 0h 25m | 3h 15m | 2h 50m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 1h 32m | 4h 08m | 2h 36m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 3h 18m | 4h 45m | 1h 27m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 48m | 6h 59m | 1h 11m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 54m | 7h 10m | 1h 16m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 6h 50m | 7h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 56m | 8h 05m | 1h 09m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 7h 43m | 9h 19m | 1h 36m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 50m | 8h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 02m | 9h 09m | 1h 07m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 50m | 9h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 53m | 10h 14m | 1h 21m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 9h 42m | 11h 19m | 1h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 50m | 10h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 20m | 11h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 50m | 11h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 01m | 12h 06m | 1h 05m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 11h 44m | 13h 17m | 1h 33m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 50m | 12h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 20m | 13h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 50m | 13h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 53m | 14h 04m | 1h 11m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 13h 42m | 15h 19m | 1h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 50m | 14h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 02m | 15h 08m | 1h 06m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 14h 20m | 15h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 50m | 15h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 44m | 17h 19m | 1h 35m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 50m | 16h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 20m | 17h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 50m | 17h 58m | 1h 08m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 55m | 18h 04m | 1h 09m | DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation | |
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| 17h 41m | 19h 19m | 1h 38m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 50m | 18h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 20m | 19h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 50m | 19h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 19h 50m | 20h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 20m | 21h 23m | 1h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 50m | 21h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 21h 20m | 22h 44m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 21h 50m | 22h 59m | 1h 09m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 22h 22m | 23h 39m | 1h 17m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 22h 34m | 0h 48m | 2h 14m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 06m | 1h 26m | 2h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 25m | 1h 48m | 2h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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