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Paderborn - Karlsruhe Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

112 trains operate daily from Paderborn to Karlsruhe. The train trip from Paderborn to Karlsruhe is usually about 5 hours and 55 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Distance188 mi (303 km)
Fastest train4h 57m
Lowest priceUS$67.55
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Paderborn to Karlsruhe?

There are 3 train lines with service from Paderborn to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 90 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express36h 3mUS$92.28
Deutsche Bahn905h 57mUS$100.13
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company415h 50mUS$95.63
  • The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.

  • 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 Paderborn to Karlsruhe start from US$68, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus and one other station. And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld and 7 other train stations.

    From Paderborn to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 50 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 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Paderborn and Karlsruhe is approximately 188 miles, or 303 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 57 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Paderborn to Karlsruhe on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Paderborn at 5:00am 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 112 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 Paderborn.

City Information

Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe - DEKRE-0

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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 Paderborn?

Main departure station: Sennelager

There are two stations in Paderborn where you can board the train to Karlsruhe.

All train stations in Paderborn:

  • Sennelager

  • Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus

Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?

Main arrival station: Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg

There are more train stations and stops in Karlsruhe than most cities. Most trains from Paderborn will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Karlsruhe:

Train stations in Karlsruhe:

  • Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg

  • Maxau

  • Grötzingen

  • Grötzingen Oberausstraße

  • Karlsruhe-Mühlburg

  • Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld

  • Karlsruhe-Durlach

  • Karlsruhe-Knielingen

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