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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Leonberg to Karlsruhe. The train trip from Leonberg to Karlsruhe is usually about one hour and 44 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 29m |
| Lowest price | $26.71 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Leonberg to Karlsruhe?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Leonberg to Karlsruhe. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 1h 44m | $27.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Leonberg to Karlsruhe tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Leonberg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 Karlsruhe to Leonberg.
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 Leonberg?
Main departure station: Rutesheim
Leonberg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Karlsruhe.
All train stations in Leonberg:
Rutesheim
Höfingen
Train Station
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Karlsruhe has one train station.
Train stations in Karlsruhe:
Train Station
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