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Train Heidelberg → Karlsruhe

Schedule & travel time

2h 31m 324 km 19 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

2h 31m

Fastest time

3h 1m

Avg. duration

324

Kilometers

19

Trains per day

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By train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

An important rail connection: The train connection from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 2h 31m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 324 kilometers and is served by about 19 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe saves you about 36 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 72 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?

The fastest connection from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe takes 2h 31m. The average travel time is 3h 1m.

How many trains run daily from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?

About 19 trains run daily on the Heidelberg - Karlsruhe route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?

The direct connection covers 324 km.

More interesting connections

Heidelberg → Mannheim
12m18 km
Heidelberg → Darmstadt
35m55 km
Mannheim → Karlsruhe
0h 22m60 km
Basel Bad Bf → Karlsruhe
1h 35m195 km
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Return journey

Karlsruhe Heidelberg

More connections

Heidelberg → Mannheim12mHeidelberg → Darmstadt35mHeidelberg → Berlin1h 41mHeidelberg → Hamburg3h 25mMannheim → Karlsruhe0h 22mBasel Bad Bf → Karlsruhe1h 35mFreudenstadt → Karlsruhe1h 25m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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