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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Karlsruhe to Willingen. Traveling by train from Karlsruhe to Willingen usually takes around 5 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Distance | 159 mi (256 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 55m |
Lowest price | $49.18 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Willingen?
2 train services operate from Karlsruhe to Willingen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 5h 43m | $86.81 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 4h 55m | $49.18 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Willingen start from $49, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Willingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Karlsruhe West . And in Willingen trains arrive at Usseln .
From Karlsruhe to Willingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Karlsruhe and Willingen is approximately 159 miles, or 256 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Karlsruhe to Willingen tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Willingen 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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Karlsruhe West
There is one train station in Karlsruhe.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe West
Where is the train station in Willingen?
Main arrival station: Usseln
Willingen has one train station.
Train stations in Willingen:
Usseln
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