Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 57 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Schwäbisch Gmünd. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd takes 2 hours and 27 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as one hour and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 65 mi (105 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 33m |
| Lowest price | £16.31 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd?
There are 4 train lines with service from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 52 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 3 | 1h 37m | £20.32 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 1h 33m | £19.04 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 52 | 2h 33m | £26.23 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 2h 16m | £31.37 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd start from £20, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Maxau and 5 other stations. And in Schwäbisch Gmünd trains arrive at Train Station .
From Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schwäbisch Gmünd faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Karlsruhe to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 57 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Schwäbisch Gmünd. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe.
City Information
Karlsruhe
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Pixabay
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 coach 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-Durlach
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 11 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
Karlsruhe-Mühlburg
Maxau
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Train Station
Albtalbf
Karlsruhe West
Where is the train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Schwäbisch Gmünd has one train station.
Train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:
Train Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Karlsruhe?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more