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Bretten - Karlsruhe Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Bretten and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Bretten to Karlsruhe takes one hour and 32 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 10 minutes.

Distance14 mi (22 km)
Fastest train1h 10m
Lowest price$26.80
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Bretten to Karlsruhe?

2 train services operate from Bretten to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn31h 31m$29.86
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company11h 51m$31.13
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bretten to Karlsruhe start from $31, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bretten leaves from Bretten-Ruit . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Maxau .

    From Bretten to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Karlsruhe faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Bretten and Karlsruhe is approximately 14 miles, or 22 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 10 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Bretten to Karlsruhe tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Bretten at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

City Information

Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe - DEKRE-0

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Karlsruhe - DEKRE-1

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Karlsruhe is fondly referred to as the Fan-Shaped City. Even though it's at the northern edge of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has some of the warmest weather in the country, so many visitors pick this city to experience a Mediterranean-inspired vacation in Germany. There are hundreds of fine museums, quirky galleries, and beautiful theatres in the area that are all worth checking out.

Karlsruhe is a hub for science and technology, but it has an artistic side, too. The ZKM is a unique art museum that displays contemporary video and audio installations in a former weapons factory. Hit up the Jakobus Theatre, Kammertheater Karlsruhe, or The Sandkorn Theatre for live music or theatrical performance.

Another can't-miss landmark is the Karlsruhe Palace, built in the 18th-century. Not only does the palace include stunning grounds and magnificent architecture, it also houses the Baden State Museum with exhibits about the region's history. Some of the best outdoor recreation sites are Badesee Epple, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwort, and Weingarten, offering blue waters for fishing, swimming, and sailing, respectively.

Karlsruhe is easy to reach from cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, and Cazmatrans provide bus service to the city as well. The Karlsruhe/Baden Airport is not too far away, so you can travel to this warm destination from nearly anywhere.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Bretten?

Main departure station: Bretten-Ruit

There is one train station in Bretten.

All train stations in Bretten:

  • Bretten-Ruit

Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?

Main arrival station: Maxau

Karlsruhe receives travelers from Bretten at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Maxau

  • Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg

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