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Trip Summary
You can pick from 35 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Kaiserslautern. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Kaiserslautern takes 2 hours and 14 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 42 mi (68 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 29m |
| Lowest price | £17.48 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Kaiserslautern?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Karlsruhe to Kaiserslautern. However, there are 35 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 35 | 2h 15m | £22.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Karlsruhe to Kaiserslautern on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 00:00 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 35 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Karlsruhe to Kaiserslautern. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kaiserslautern to Karlsruhe.
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.
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 Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 8 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Maxau
Grötzingen
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
Karlsruhe-Mühlburg
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof
Kaiserslautern receives travelers from Karlsruhe at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
K3
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