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Trip Summary
You can pick from 102 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Wurzburg. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Wurzburg takes 4 hours and 24 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 45m |
| Lowest price | $39.42 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Wurzburg?
2 train services operate from Karlsruhe to Wurzburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 99 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 99 | 4h 25m | $72.66 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 11 | 4h 17m | $65.61 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Wurzburg start from $53, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wurzburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg and 5 other stations. And in Wurzburg trains arrive at Würzburg-Zell .
From Karlsruhe to Wurzburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wurzburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Karlsruhe to Wurzburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 102 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wurzburg to Karlsruhe.
City Information
Karlsruhe
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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.
Wurzburg
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Wurzburg is a large city in the state of Bavaria. Famously known for its amazing dry white wines, the city is a popular destination not just for oenophiles but also for tourists. The city is blessed with many popular landmarks, but the most popular is Würzburger Residenz: a massive palatial compound and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace boasts impressive Baroque architecture, inspiring frescoes, and meticulously-designed gardens. Festung Marienberg, a 13-century fortress, is another historical landmark, and the fortress' hilltop location offers an unobstructed view of the entire city.
Wurzburg, and the Franconian region as a whole, really gain their reputations from their wines. Some notable wineries to check out include Weingut Juliusspital and Staatlicher Hofkeller, which both offer guided tours of their wine cellars.
Wurzburg does not have its own commercial airport, so flights generally arrive in Nuremberg or Frankfurt, each over 50 miles away. Instead, taking a bus or train offers direct service into the center of Wurzburg. Bus lines include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Sindbad, arriving at several stations in the city. Train service operates through the Hauptbahnhof near the city center, and thousands of routes are available to book with Deutsche Bahn. Some of the more popular of these routes include Wurzburg to Frankfurt, Munich, and Prague.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Grötzingen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Where is the train station in Wurzburg?
Main arrival station: Würzburg-Zell
Wurzburg has one train station.
Train stations in Wurzburg:
Würzburg-Zell
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