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Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train

Book a train ticket Strasbourg - Karlsruhe

Train timetable info Strasbourg-Karlsruhe

Travel by train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe. 26 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Strasbourg at 0h 06m and the last at 21h 52m, allowing you to cover the 75.71 km distance in as little as 0h 39m. Tickets are available from 21€ (1).

Best prices Strasbourg-Karlsruhe

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Tuesday 7 July July
28 € (1) RE
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Wednesday 8
28 € (1) RE
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Thursday 9
26 € (1) IC
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Friday 10
26 € (1) IC
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Saturday 11
26 € (1) IC
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Sunday 12
28 € (1) RE
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Monday 13
28 € (1) RE
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Tuesday 14
Wednesday 15
25 € (1) ICE
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Thursday 16
Friday 17
26 € (1) IC
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Saturday 18
28 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Sunday 19
Monday 20
28 € (1) RE
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Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
23 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 23
Friday 24
33 € (1) ICE
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Saturday 25
Sunday 26
26 € (1) IC
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Monday 27
Tuesday 28
Wednesday 29
21 € (1) TGV INOUI
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TGV INOUI
Thursday 30
28 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 31

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Saturday 1st August

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Sunday 2

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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Strasbourg Karlsruhe

How much does a train ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe take?

The journey on a train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe takes approximately 1h 15m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe?

The fastest train between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe completes the journey in 0h 39m.

How many trains run from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe each day?

Each day, 26 trains depart from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe?

You can reach Karlsruhe from Strasbourg via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe by train?

The train journey between Strasbourg and Karlsruhe, covers around 75.71 km.

What time is the first train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe?

Each day, the first train leaves Strasbourg for Karlsruhe at 0h 06m.

What time is the last train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe?

The last Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train leaves the platform at 21h 52m.

To leave Strasbourg, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: STRASBOURG.

At Karlsruhe, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: KARLSRUHE HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe?

You can make the Strasbourg to Karlsruhe journey with TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe?

The price of a Strasbourg – Karlsruhe train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe.

Price of a Strasbourg – Karlsruhe Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg 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.

Promotional Fare for Strasbourg – Karlsruhe

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Strasbourg – Karlsruhe Train

The best way to pay less for your Strasbourg to Karlsruhe train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Strasbourg - Karlsruhe. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Strasbourg - Karlsruhe

If you're travelling from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Strasbourg - Karlsruhe

To travel from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Strasbourg - Karlsruhe

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Strasbourg to Karlsruhe route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Strasbourg-Karlsruhe Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
0h 06m 1h 20m 1h 14m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87463
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 06 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 22m 7h 48m 1h 26m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87403
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 06 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4704
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Muggensturm
  • Malsch
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
6h 35m 8h 53m 2h 18m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 30600
  • Bischwiller
  • Haguenau
  • Soultz-Sous-Forets
  • Wissembourg
  • 04 min
  • Wissembourg
    TER 81404
  • Schweighofen
  • Kapsweyer
  • Steinfeld (Pfalz)
  • Schaidt (Pfalz)
  • Winden (Pfalz)
  • 38 min
  • Winden (Pfalz)
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 12015
  • Kandel
  • Worth (Rhein)
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
7h 22m 8h 57m 1h 35m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87407
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 27 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 202
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
8h 34m 9h 26m 0h 52m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9571
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
9h 08m 9h 51m 0h 43m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9561
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
9h 22m 10h 33m 1h 11m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87417
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 10 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 74
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
9h 27m 11h 27m 2h 00m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 30604
  • Bischwiller
  • Haguenau
  • Soultz-Sous-Forets
  • Wissembourg
  • 13 min
  • Wissembourg
    TER 81412
  • Schweighofen
  • Kapsweyer
  • Steinfeld (Pfalz)
  • Schaidt (Pfalz)
  • Winden (Pfalz)
  • 03 min
  • Winden (Pfalz)
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 12447
  • Kandel
  • Woerth(Rhein) Mozartstrasse
  • Worth (Rhein)
  • Maximiliansau West
  • Karlsruhe-Knielingen
  • Karlsruhe-Muhlburg
  • Karlsruhe West
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
9h 52m 11h 49m 1h 57m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87419
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 40 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4716
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
10h 52m 11h 56m 1h 04m TER, SBB
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87423
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 05 min
  • Offenburg
    SBB 372
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
12h 44m 13h 24m 0h 40m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9573
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
13h 09m 13h 51m 0h 42m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9591
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
13h 22m 14h 49m 1h 27m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87431
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 07 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4722
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
13h 55m 14h 50m 0h 55m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
14h 22m 15h 49m 1h 27m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87433
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 10 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4724
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
14h 52m 15h 56m 1h 04m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87437
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 05 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 278
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
15h 44m 16h 25m 0h 41m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9575
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
16h 22m 17h 49m 1h 27m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87443
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 10 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4728
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
17h 13m 17h 52m 0h 39m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9563
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
17h 46m 18h 25m 0h 39m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9577
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
18h 22m 19h 49m 1h 27m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87451
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 10 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4734
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
18h 52m 19h 56m 1h 04m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87453
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 05 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 274
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
19h 44m 20h 25m 0h 41m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9579
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
20h 22m 21h 49m 1h 27m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87457
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 10 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4738
  • Appenweier
  • Renchen
  • Achern
  • Buhl (Baden)
  • Baden-Baden
  • Rastatt
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
20h 23m 22h 47m 2h 24m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 30740
  • Bischheim
  • Hoenheim Tram
  • La Wantzenau
  • Kilstett
  • Gambsheim
  • Herrlisheim
  • Drusenheim
  • Sessenheim
  • Rountzenheim
  • Roeschwoog
  • Beinheim-Roppenheim
  • Seltz
  • Lauterbourg
  • 29 min
  • Lauterbourg
    TER 81482
  • Berg (Pfalz)
  • Neuburg (Rhein)
  • Hagenbach
  • Maximiliansau Im Rusten
  • Worth (Rhein)
  • 24 min
  • Worth (Rhein)
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 22365
  • Maximiliansau West
  • Karlsruhe-Knielingen
  • Karlsruhe-Muhlburg
  • Karlsruhe West
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
21h 52m 23h 04m 1h 12m TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87459
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 09 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60409 - SBB 459
  • Karlsruhe Hbf