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Trip Summary
You can pick from 30 daily train trips between Homburg and Karlsruhe. The average train journey from Homburg to Karlsruhe takes 2 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 17m |
Lowest price | £16.57 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Homburg to Karlsruhe?
2 train services operate from Homburg to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 21 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 21 | 2h 49m | £22.43 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 3h 25m | £23.38 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Homburg to Karlsruhe start from £17, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlsruhe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Homburg leaves from Train Station . And in Karlsruhe trains arrive at Karlsruhe-Durlach and 5 other train stations.
From Homburg to Karlsruhe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 25 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 2 hours and 17 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 11 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Karlsruhe.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Homburg to Karlsruhe 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 Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Homburg at 06:00 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 30 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 Homburg.
City Information
Homburg
Homburg is a town in the German state of Saarland, close to the country's border with France. Homburg offers travellers a unique attraction in the Schlossberghöhlen, an underground complex of 17th-century sand mines. Visitors can take a guided tour of the tunnels and caves to learn about the site's long history: from 250-million-year-old footprints in the red sandstone to the mines' use as air-raid shelters in World War II. After your trip underground, get some fresh air on a hike to Karlsberg Castle. The castle lies mostly in ruin now, but the forest trails in the area are regal in their own right.
For younger travellers in your group, Homburg has a few exciting kid-friendly activities too. Gulliver-Welt is a park just outside of town with miniatures of world-famous buildings and a playground to enjoy. Fun Forest AbenteuerPark Homburg is perfect for older kids who embrace a little adrenaline. Ziplines, rope courses, and a scenic lake ensure a memorable adventure for the family.
Several forms of transportation make it easy to reach Homburg and discover all of its hidden gems. FlixBus and Sindbad offer affordable coach service from bigger cities like Frankfurt, Munich, and Lyon. Coaches arrive at Homburg's Central Train Station, along with Deutsche Bahn trains that connect to destinations throughout Europe.
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 Homburg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Homburg.
All train stations in Homburg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main arrival 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.
Train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Grötzingen
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Maxau
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
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