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Trip Summary
There are 286 daily trains from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main. Traveling by train from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main usually takes around 2 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in one hour and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 34m |
| Lowest price | £17.64 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £35 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £18 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £19 one-way
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main?
There are 3 train lines with service from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 270 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 35m | £35.09 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 270 | 2h 20m | £30.19 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 14 | 2h 17m | £25.51 |
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 Rüsselsheim am Main start from £19, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Rüsselsheim am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Karlsruhe leaves from Grötzingen and 5 other stations. And in Rüsselsheim am Main trains arrive at Rüsselsheim Opelwerk .
From Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rüsselsheim am Main faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Karlsruhe to Rüsselsheim am Main. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 286 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.
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 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: Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Oberausstraße is a local station in the city of Karlsruhe, Germany which is served by local S-Bahn routes to destinations such as Pforzheim, Karlsruhe, Söllingen, and Germersheim. The station doesn't have much by way of amenties, but luckily there's a bakery and both Lidl and Edeka grocery stores nearby.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Where is the train station in Rüsselsheim am Main?
Main arrival station: Rüsselsheim Opelwerk
Rüsselsheim am Main has one train station.
Train stations in Rüsselsheim am Main:
Rüsselsheim Opelwerk
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