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Trip Summary
You can pick from 73 daily train trips between Châtelet and Kaiserslautern. The average train journey from Châtelet to Kaiserslautern takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 55m |
| Lowest price | £26.50 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Châtelet to Kaiserslautern?
2 train services operate from Châtelet to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 53 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 53 | 6h 43m | £66.12 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 38 | 8h 1m | £47.11 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Châtelet to Kaiserslautern start from £28, and on average cost . Daily there are 38 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Châtelet leaves from Train Station . And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Train Station and 5 other train stations.
From Châtelet to Kaiserslautern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 55 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Châtelet and Kaiserslautern is approximately 158 miles, or 254 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 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 Châtelet to Kaiserslautern 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 Châtelet at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 73 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 Kaiserslautern to Châtelet.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country's cultural centres, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity coach routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Châtelet?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Châtelet.
All train stations in Châtelet:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Châtelet will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train Station
Vogelweh
Kennelgarten
Einsiedlerhof
K3
Kaiserslautern West
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